Virginia State Tax Guide

Virginia state tax: Overview

Income taxes in Virginia can be a bit higher than the national average for some residents.

However, sales tax rates in Virginia are fairly low. Virginia's average combined state and local sales tax rate is 5.75%. The statewide median property tax rate is generally below average, too.

Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits. Railroad Retirement benefits are also exempt.

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[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from a number of sources including the Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Sales Tax Handbook, and the Tax Foundation. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.] 

Virginia Income Taxes

Virginia Income Tax Range

Income tax rates for 2023 in Virginia range from 2% to 5.75%.

Virginia Tax Breaks for Other Retirement Income

In addition, Virginia taxpayers age 65 and older can generally claim a deduction of up to $12,000. If you were born on or after January 2, 1939, the amount of the deduction is based on your income.

Virginia sales tax

Virginia's sales tax is 5.30%. The average local sales tax rate is 0.45%, making the average combined state and local rate 5.75%, according to the Tax Foundation.

• Groceries: Taxable (1% state rate; local rates may apply)
• Clothing: Taxable
• Motor Vehicles: Exempt from ordinary sales tax, but taxable under special 4.15% excise tax.
• Prescription Drugs: Exempt

How much is property tax in Virginia?

In Virginia, the median property tax rate is 0.87% of assessed home value, according to  the Tax Foundation.

Virginia gas tax (motor fuel)

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Virginia tax on tobacco and alcohol

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Virginia estate and inheritance taxes

Virginia has no estate or inheritance tax.

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