The city of Charleston, West Virginia, like many other cities, imposes several taxes on its residents and those doing business in the city, for the purpose of generating revenue for city operations. The business and occupation tax is a privilege tax collected on an annual basis for the opportunity to conduct business in the city of Charleston.

An admissions tax is charged on every admission charge collected for profit in the city limits. The rate of tax is 2% of the gross amount charged for admission.

Charleston, West Virginia levies a hotel occupancy tax which is charged to those staying in any hotel or other lodging in the city limits of Charleston. The tax is 6% of the amount paid for the lodging accommodations.

The public utilities tax is imposed on all purchasers of public utility services in the city. The rate of this tax is 2% of the gross receipts for such service.

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