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Living in Pennsylvania,
Working for a West Virginia Company
Your tax situation changes significantly depending on whether you work from home or commute to West Virginia. Here's exactly what applies to you.
✓ Reciprocity Agreement Exists
Pennsylvania and West Virginia have a reciprocity agreement. In-office commuters only pay taxes to their home state (Pennsylvania). Submit a non-residency certificate to your employer.
🏠 If You Work From Home in Pennsylvania (Fully Remote)
Withholding
Your employer should withhold Pennsylvania state income taxes — not West Virginia taxes. Check your paystubs to ensure West Virginia taxes are not incorrectly withheld.
Filing
You only need to file a resident return in Pennsylvania. You will not owe or file in West Virginia.
🏢 If You Commute to West Virginia (In-Office)
Withholding
Pennsylvania and West Virginia have a reciprocity agreement. Your employer should withhold Pennsylvania taxes only. Submit a non-residency certificate to payroll for West Virginia.
Filing
File a resident return in Pennsylvania only. No filing required in West Virginia.
Because tax situations — especially surrounding remote work — can be complex, verify your specific W-2 reporting by consulting a tax professional or your employer's HR payroll system.
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Multi-state returns can be complex. TurboTax handles both states in one workflow, or connect with a CPA who specializes in remote workers.
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