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Living in West Virginia,
Working for a Pennsylvania Company
Your tax situation changes significantly depending on whether you work from home or commute to Pennsylvania. Here's exactly what applies to you.
✓ Reciprocity Agreement Exists
West Virginia and Pennsylvania have a reciprocity agreement. In-office commuters only pay taxes to their home state (West Virginia). Submit a non-residency certificate to your employer.
🏠 If You Work From Home in West Virginia (Fully Remote)
Withholding
Your employer should withhold West Virginia state income taxes — not Pennsylvania taxes. Check your paystubs to ensure Pennsylvania taxes are not incorrectly withheld.
Filing
You only need to file a resident return in West Virginia. You will not owe or file in Pennsylvania.
🏢 If You Commute to Pennsylvania (In-Office)
Withholding
West Virginia and Pennsylvania have a reciprocity agreement. Your employer should withhold West Virginia taxes only. Submit a non-residency certificate to payroll for Pennsylvania.
Filing
File a resident return in West Virginia only. No filing required in Pennsylvania.
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.
Ready to file?
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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