Madison, WV Payroll Tax Registration

Oct 30, 2025

If you are an employer in Madison, 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 Madison

Madison, West Virginia Local Withholding Tax Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, PLLC

Employers must file their first withholding return with the City of Madison to establish their withholding account and begin withholding occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the city, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete a City Service Fee Return

    Complete a City of Madison CSF Quarterly Employer Worksheet.

  2. File Your City Service Fee Return

    File your completed CSF Quarterly Employer Worksheet with the City Recorder by mail along with a check made payable to "City of Madison."

Documents and Resources

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Madison.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of West Virginia

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