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Virginia statewide rule

Virginia's general sales and use tax is 5.3% everywhere (4.3% state, Va. Code 58.1-603, plus the 1% local tax) and higher in some regions: 6% in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City and County, Falls Church, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William), Hampton Roads and Central Virginia; 6.3% in Charlotte, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Northampton, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties and Danville; and 7% in James City County, Williamsburg and York County. Since January 1, 2023 no state tax applies to food purchased for human consumption or essential personal hygiene products (58.1-611.1(B)), but the 1% local tax still does, so groceries are taxed at 1% statewide. Vehicles, boats and aircraft are taxed at different rates.

§ tax.virginia.gov
Verified Nov 13, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“On and after January 1, 2023, and except for taxes imposed pursuant to §§ 58.1-605 and 58.1-606, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter, or pursuant to any authority granted under this chapter, on food purchased for human consumption”

Read on Nov 13, 2026 from law.lis.virginia.gov.

Checked once · Nov 13, 2026

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Virginia taxes individual income at four graduated rates (Va. Code 58.1-320): 2% on the first $3,000 of Virginia taxable income, 3% on income over $3,000 up to $5,000, 5% over $5,000 up to $17,000, and 5.75% on income over $17,000 (brackets unchanged since 1990 and the same for every filing status). Most Virginia filers therefore pay the 5.75% rate on most of their income.

§ law.lis.virginia.govVerified Nov 13, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Five and three-quarters percent on income in excess of $17,000 for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 1990.”

Read on Nov 13, 2026 from law.lis.virginia.gov.

Checked once · Nov 13, 2026

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Virginia's motor fuels excise tax on gasoline (and gasoline blends) is 32.6 cents per gallon from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, up from 31.7 cents the year before; diesel is 33.6 cents. Va. Code § 58.1-2217 requires the DMV to levy the excise tax, plus a storage tank fee on motor fuels sold, delivered or used in Virginia — 0.2 cent per gallon for July 2026 – June 2027. The rate is adjusted each July 1. Virginia also has a separate wholesale sales tax program on fuel. No gas-tax suspension is in effect in Virginia. The 18.4-cent federal gasoline tax is extra.

§ dmv.virginia.govVerified Nov 11, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Rates per Gallon July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 / July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Gasoline 31.7 cents 32.6 cents Diesel 32.7 cents 33.6 cents”

Read on Nov 11, 2026 from dmv.virginia.gov.

Checked once · Nov 11, 2026

Permitted

One combined 3-day holiday ran Aug 7–9, 2026 (first Fri–Sun of August): school supplies ≤$20, clothing/footwear ≤$100, hurricane/emergency-prep items, and Energy Star/WaterSense products ≤$2,500. It recurs on the first Friday through Sunday of August; Virginia Tax has not yet posted 2027 dates.

§ tax.virginia.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 7-9, 2026; Qualified school supplies - $20 or less per item”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from tax.virginia.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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Virginia has no state real estate tax. Real estate taxes and personal property taxes (including the annual tax on cars and other vehicles) are local taxes administered by each city, county and town, and the rates differ depending on where you live. Questions about either tax go to your local tax office (commissioner of the revenue or treasurer), not Virginia Tax.

§ tax.virginia.govVerified Nov 13, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Personal property taxes and real estate taxes are local taxes, which means they're administered by cities, counties, and towns in Virginia.”

Read on Nov 13, 2026 from tax.virginia.gov.

Checked once · Nov 13, 2026

Conditional

State grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2023 — but a 1% local option tax still applies to food statewide.

§ tax.virginia.govVerified Aug 27, 2026Reviewed
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