West Virginia State Individual Income Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Individuals residing in West Virginia are granted an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the state tax return if having an approved federal extension.

If you do not have a federal extension, or you need only a West Virginia state tax extension, file a separate extension form on or before the due date of the return to get an automatic six-month extension of time to file a West Virginia income tax return.

Extension Form To Use

West Virginia Schedule L, Application for Extension of Time to File.

Due Date to file West Virginia tax Extension

Form

Actual Due Date Extension Period
Schedule L (Form IT-140) 15th day of the 4th month after the end of your tax year.  6 months

 

West Virginia tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

It supports both paper and electronic filing options.

How to pay the state tax due?

You can pay your tax due using any of the following options:

  • Electronic Funds withdrawal (direct debit)
  • ACH Credits – Payments are initiated by your financial institution. You can Apply Online for Electronic Funds Transfer, or you can complete and submit a WV/EFT-5 Electronic Funds Transfer Application. Please contact your bank to confirm their participation in the ACH Credit program before applying with us.
  • ACH Debits – Payments initiated by the Tax Department based on information provided to us. You can use the Pay Personal Income Tax link on the MyTaxes Website. website to begin remitting payments electronically using the ACH Debit method.
  • Credit Cards – All major credit cards accepted. You can visit the Credit Card Payments page for more information.
  • MyTaxes

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

Yes, you can complete and file your West Virginia Individual tax extension Form with ExpressExtension in minutes. Our application validates your form by performing an internal audit to check for errors. Once complete, all you need to do is print your form and mail it to the address we provide. Please Note: An extension to file doesn’t mean more time to pay, if you owe any tax due, make your tax payment by the original due date of your state return to avoid late payment penalties. 

Any Special Requirements?

Do not file a separate extension form ( Schedule L) if you have a valid Federal extension and you owe zero West Virginia tax.

To know more about the West Virginia State Individual Income Tax Extension Filing Requirements, click here.

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