Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Virginia Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Mixed Tax Picture The Old Dominion has middle-of-the-road income taxes and relatively low property taxes. Note that while the sales tax modest, groceries are taxed, albeit at an lower rate. Sales Tax 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. Income Tax Range Low: 2% (on up to $3,000 of taxable income)High: 5.75% (on taxable income over $17,000)Effective tax rate: 4.83% for single filers, 5.38% for joint filers Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.2100 per gallon.. Diesel: $0.25 per gallon.. Property Taxes In Virginia, residents pay $858 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes 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. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $0.30 per pack. Additionally, some counties and cities in Virginia add taxes of $0.50 - $1.15 per pack.Moist snuff: $0.18 per ounceCigars: 10% of the manufacturer's priceOther tobacco products: 10% of the manufacturer's priceBeer: $0.26 per gallonWine: $1.51 per gallonLiquor: $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 Taxes On Wireless Service 6.81% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None. About our methodology