Virginia law
Tax Laws in Virginia.
Virginia imposes a progressive personal income tax with four brackets running from 2% to 5.75% (the top bracket applies to taxable income above $17,000). Virginia has no local income tax. Virginia state sales tax is 4.3% plus a 1% local option (5.3% combined) with higher rates in certain regions (Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and Historic Triangle regions). Virginia has no state estate tax (repealed 2007) and no inheritance tax. Virginia conforms selectively to federal taxable income with specific modifications.
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Key Virginia Statutes
Virginia's personal-income-tax framework. Rates: 2% (first $3,000), 3% ($3,001–$5,000), 5% ($5,001–$17,000), 5.75% (over $17,000).
Virginia's state sales tax (4.3% state + 1% local standard), with regional add-ons for Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and Historic Triangle.
Virginia abolished its state estate tax effective July 1, 2007.
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