West Virginia state tax extension guide
WEST VIRGINIA · STATE TAX EXTENSION GUIDE

West Virginia Personal Tax Extension 2026: 2025 Tax-Year Filing Guide

Individual Income Tax · West Virginia Form IT-140

This guide explains the West Virginia personal tax extension for the 2025 tax year. Most individuals receive an automatic extension to October 15, 2026, but payment is still due by April 15, 2026. For federal filing details, see our federal tax extension resources.

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West Virginia Extension Deadlines
Individual return
WV Extension Status
Automatic with Federal
Payment Voucher
Form WV4868
Online Payment
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Important

West Virginia filing extension. File Form WV4868 by April 15, 2026 if you need a West Virginia extension without a federal extension. Pay West Virginia tax by April 15, 2026.

Last updated: September 12, 2026
Individual filing

West Virginia Personal Tax Extension: Filing Details

West Virginia generally grants an automatic six-month extension for individual income tax returns. The extended filing deadline for a 2025 calendar-year return is October 15, 2026.

Extended Deadline
Oct. 15, 2026
Automatic six-month extension
Extension Checklist
Individual Income Tax
Original deadline
April 15, 2026
Extended deadline
October 15, 2026
West Virginia return
Extension method
File Form WV4868 by April 15, 2026 if you need a West Virginia extension without a federal extension.
Payment
Pay West Virginia tax by April 15, 2026. Use Form WV4868 when submitting a payment by check or money order.
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The extension applies to filing time only. Pay any balance due by April 15 to limit penalties and interest.

At a glance

Quick Reference: Deadlines and Forms

Use this summary to confirm West Virginia personal filing deadlines, return forms, and payment requirements.

Original deadline
April 15, 2026
2025 West Virginia return
Extended deadline
Oct. 15, 2026
Automatic extension
Return forms: Form IT-140
Payment
An extension of time to file does not extend the time to pay.
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about West Virginia personal tax extensions. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia Department of Revenue.

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