Graphic by Steven Allen Adams

CHARLESTON — Halloween has come and gone, but October collections for West Virginia’s general revenue fund provided additional surplus totals in the state’s candy bag.

According to data released Monday by the state Department of Revenue, West Virginia collected $417.8 million in tax collections for October, or 11.2 percent above the $375.9 million revenue estimate set by state budget officials. That provided the state a $41.9 million surplus for the month.

Fiscal year-to-date collections of $1.789 billion were 6.1 percent above the $1.686 billion revenue estimate, providing the state with $102.9 million in excess tax collections just four months into fiscal year 2026 and just over three months until Gov. Patrick Morrisey presents his balanced budget bill fo

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