State-by-State Guide to Taxes

5.3% state levy, including 1% that is allocated to local governments. Northern Virginia and the Hampton Roads area have an additonal 0.7% sales tax to pay for transportation improvements, giving the state an average combined rate of 5.65%, according to the Tax Foundation. Groceries are taxed at 2.5% statewide.

Low: 2% (on up to $3,000 of taxable income)

High: 5.75% (on taxable income over $17,000)

See Kiplinger.com’s Retiree Tax Map to learn how Virginia taxes Social Security income and other forms of retirement income.

Gasoline: $0.21 per gallon..
Diesel: $0.25 per gallon..

The median property tax on Virginia’s median home value of $248,400 is $1,973.

See Kiplinger.com’s Retiree Tax Map for details on tax breaks for seniors in Virginia.

A 4.15% "motor vehicle tax" applies to purchases; this is lower than the prevailing sales tax.

Vehicles are also subject to an annual vehicle personal property tax. Localities assess vehicles and administer the tax. For example, the current tax rate for vehicles in Fairfax County is $4.57 for each $100 of assessed value. Depending on the county, city or town where the vehicle is assessed, people 65 and older and disabled individuals who meet income requirements may be eligible for tax relief. There’s also tax relief available for owners of cars assessed at lower values, which is determined by the locality."

Cigarettes: $0.30 per pack. Additionally, some counties in Virginia add taxes of $0.50 - $0.85
Moist snuff: $0.18 per ounce
Cigars: 10% of the manufacturer's price
Other tobacco products: 10% of the manufacturer's price

Beer: $0.26 per gallon
Wine: $1.51 per gallon
Liquor: $19.93 per gallon. Virginia directly controls the distribution and sale of alcohol. Liquor tax is an estimate by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and published by the Tax Foundation

Hotel: A variety of lodging taxes are in place, including a 2% transient tax statewide. In 2014 the state added an additional 0.3% sales tax for lodging. Northern Virginia adds another 2% for transportation funding. Localities add their own taxes, ranging from 2% to 5%.

Rental cars: 10%. Sales tax is not levied.

6.81%

There is no inheritance tax or estate tax.