West Virginia § 11-21-72 - 11-21-72. Information statement for employee.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 11-21-72 — 11-21-72. Information statement for employee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-21-72. 11-21-72. Information statement for employee.
Every employer required to deduct and withhold tax under this article from the wages of an employee, or who would have been required so to deduct and withhold tax if the employee had claimed no more than one withholding exemption, shall furnish to each such employee in respect of the wages paid by such employer to such employee during the calendar year on or before February 15 of the succeeding year, or, if his employment is terminated before the close of such calendar year, on the date on which the last payment of the wages is made, a written statement as prescribed by the Tax Commissioner showing the amount of wages paid by the employer to the employee, the amount deducted and withheld as tax, and such other information as the Tax Commissioner shall prescribe.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 11-21-72
What does West Virginia Code § 11-21-72 cover?
Section 11-21-72 ("11-21-72. Information statement for employee.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite West Virginia § 11-21-72?
A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 11-21-72" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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