The city has received reports that businesses outside of city limits have received notice from the State of West Virginia to charge the 1 percent municipal sales and use tax that went into effect on July 1.
The Finance Department is working with the State Tax Office to correct these situations on a case by case basis. If any business has received notice to pay the municipal sales and use tax and they are not located in city limits, they should contact the Finance Department at 304-284-7408.