West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Tax Tips 2011 

Before you file your 2011 Personal Income Tax Return, review the West Virginia State Tax Department’s tax filing tips. Each week, between January and April 15, 2012, the State Tax Department will issue helpful updates on topics such as:
  • "What’s New for Tax Year 2011",
  • “How to Electronically File”, and
  • “How to Avoid Errors”.

The State Tax Department encourages all taxpayers to gather all the necessary documents and review the tax filing instructions prior to submitting a 2011 Personal Income Tax Return. Keep checking back for continuous filing tips.

Take Advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit


March 30, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and the West Virginia State Tax Department are spreading the word: Life could be a little easier with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)...More...

Governor Tomblin, Tax Department Encourage Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Free File


February 20, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and the West Virginia State Tax Department encourage taxpayers to take advantage of free online filing services available through the state’s partnership with the Free File Alliance...More...

What’s New For Tax Year 2011?


January 27, 2012 - Before you file your West Virginia Personal Income Tax Return, learn what’s new for the 2011 tax year. Each year, the West Virginia State Tax Department implements changes with taxpayer convenience in mind...More...