Taxes in Bridgeport
Bridgeport's tax picture combines West Virginia's genuinely low statewide property tax rate with the state's real, statewide income-tax cuts.
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Learn moreA genuinely low statewide property tax rate
West Virginia's average effective property tax rate ran approximately 0.54% -- well below the national median (~1.02%) -- though a Bridgeport-specific citation was not found this pass, a disclosed gap.
West Virginia's real, current income-tax cuts
West Virginia taxes income across 5 brackets from 2.11% up to a 4.58% top rate above $60,000 (single) for 2026, reflecting an additional 5% cut under SB 392, signed March 31, 2026.
A real, local Business & Occupation tax
Bridgeport levies a real, local municipal Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross business receipts -- a genuine consideration for business owners distinct from personal property or income taxes.
Key takeaways
- West Virginia's statewide effective property tax rate (~0.54%) runs well below the national median.
- West Virginia's 5-bracket 2.11%-4.58% income tax (2026) applies statewide, reflecting a real, recent additional cut.
- Bridgeport levies a real, local Business & Occupation tax on business gross receipts -- confirm current rates directly for any commercial venture.
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