Virginia Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Virginia. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
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 Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $3,000 | 2.0% |
| $3,000 - $5,000 | 3.0% |
| $5,000 - $17,000 | 5.0% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1% (state portion). Prescription drugs are exempt.
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.
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.