West Virginia Tax Refund Status
Check where your West Virginia state income tax refund is with the West Virginia Tax Division's own tool, see what you need to look it up, and how long the the Tax Division says refunds take. Everything here is from the the Tax Division's website, checked November 6, 2026.
Check your West Virginia refund
Open MyTaxes: Where's My Refund?Official West Virginia Tax Division site. Plainsums cannot see your refund.
- E-filed returns
- 10 weeks (then contact)
- Paper returns
- 10 weeks (then contact)
- Phone
- 304-558-3333
When should my West Virginia refund arrive?
Enter the day you filed. We add only the the Tax Division's own published time to it.
The the Tax Division counts from the date shown in each result below. Use that date if you know it.
When to contact the department: Before calling
Fri, January 15, 2027
10 weeks after filing. If you have no refund by then, the department says to contact it.
the Tax Division says: If more than 10 weeks have passed since you filed, call the Tax Division.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. It only adds the the Tax Division's published time to your date; it does not know your return's status. Check the official tool for that.
What you need to check your refund
- The first Social Security number listed on your return
- The exact refund amount you claimed
How long a West Virginia refund takes
| Return | Time | What the the Tax Division says |
|---|---|---|
| Before callingWhen to contact the department | 10 weeks after filing | If more than 10 weeks have passed since you filed, call the Tax Division. |
The Tax Division does not publish a processing time; it says some returns take longer than others. Refunds are issued each business day and status updates nightly.
Why a West Virginia refund can be delayed
The the Tax Division lists these causes:
- Varying circumstances, such as address changes
West Virginia refund phone number
- 304-558-3333 — Taxpayer Services (toll-free 1-800-982-8297)
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- WV Tax Division: Individual income tax FAQsWhere's My Refund link; needs first SSN and exact refund; call if more than 10 weeks since filing; 304-558-3333 or 1-800-982-8297.
Checked November 6, 2026.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Only the West Virginia Tax Division can tell you the status of your refund.