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West Virginia Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The West Virginia surplus lines tax is 4.55% of gross premium. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2024-01-01

West Virginia Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 4.55%

How SLTax360 Files West Virginia Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in West Virginia means navigating West Virginia 's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the West Virginia rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each West Virginia transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (4.55%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of West Virginia transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free West Virginia calculation — no signup required.

West Virginia Notes: West Virginia: 4.55% SL tax. Fire marshal 1% on fire premiums.

West Virginia Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the West Virginia surplus lines tax rate is 4.55% of gross premium. The tax base in West Virginia includes policy fees.

West Virginia does not currently charge a stamping fee on surplus lines transactions.

SLTax360 automates West Virginia surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free West Virginia rate in the public calculator before signing up.

West Virginia: 4.55% SL tax. Fire marshal 1% on fire premiums.

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