Virginia (VA) Tax Rates — 2026
Income Tax
5.75%
Sales Tax
4.73%
Property Tax
0.8%
Income Tax
Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 | $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 | $17,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 | and above | 5.75% |
Standard Deduction: Single: $8,000 | Married Filing Jointly: $16,000
Sales Tax
State Rate4.3%
Avg Local Rate0.43%
Combined Rate4.73%
Groceries: Exempt
-1.84% vs national avg
Property Tax
Effective Rate0.8%
Median Annual Tax$2,665
-0.27% vs national avg (1.07%)
Retirement Income Tax
Social SecurityNO
PensionsPARTIAL
401(k) / IRAYES
Estate & Inheritance Tax
Has Estate Tax: NO
Corporate Tax
Corporate Income Tax Rate: 6%
Additional Notes
Virginia provides an age deduction: taxpayers born before 1/1/1939 can deduct up to $12,000 of any income; those born 1/1/1939 or later get the deduction if AGI is $50,000 or less. Grocery tax was eliminated in 2023.
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Sources: Virginia Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.