Huntington, WV Payroll Tax Registration

Aug 14, 2025

If you are an employer in Huntington, West Virginia, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Huntington

Huntington, West Virginia Local City Income Tax Setup for LLP, Corporation, LLC

Employers must withhold the City Service Fee from their employees’ salaries, bonuses, wages, commissions, and other compensations for any employee working from the City of Huntington. This applies to all employees who report to work at a physical location within the City of Huntington and those who work from home within the city. Businesses must register with the city if the tax is applicable.

  1. Fill Out Registration Form

    Download and complete the Municipal Business License application.

  2. Submit Your Registration Form

    Mail your completed application with a valid West Virginia Business Registration Certificate to the Finance Division.

Documents and Resources

Huntington, WV Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Huntington.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of West Virginia

How to register your business in more West Virginia cities

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