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Virginia Grocery Tax (2026)
Conditional: State grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2023 — but a 1% local option tax still applies to food in most areas.
ConditionalVerified Jun 5, 2026
State grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2023 — but a 1% local option tax still applies to food in most areas.
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