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Virginia Tax Calculators.

2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Virginia. Free calculators with Virginia-specific defaults.
Tax Type
Progressive
Top Rate
5.75%
Sales Tax
5.3%
Avg Combined
5.75%

Income Tax

Virginia has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate kicks in at a low $17,000, so most Virginia residents effectively pay a near-flat rate of 5.75%.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $3,000 2.0%
$3,000 - $5,000 3.0%
$5,000 - $17,000 5.0%
Over $17,000 5.75%
Standard Deduction: $8,000 (single) / $16,000 (joint)
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Sales Tax

Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1% (state portion). Prescription drugs are exempt.

State Rate 5.3%
Avg. Combined (with local): 5.75%
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How Virginia Compares

Virginia's effective flat rate of 5.75% is above the national average. Its relatively low sales tax rate of 5.3% helps offset the income tax burden somewhat.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia's income tax rate?

Virginia has rates of 2%, 3%, 5%, and 5.75%. The top rate of 5.75% applies to all income over $17,000, meaning most workers effectively pay a flat 5.75%.

Does Virginia tax groceries?

Virginia taxes groceries at a reduced state rate of 1% (compared to 4.3% on other goods). Some localities add a small additional tax on food.

Does Virginia have local income taxes?

No, Virginia does not have local income taxes. However, some northern Virginia localities have higher property taxes to fund local services.