Virginia Sales Tax (2026)

Info: Statewide minimum sales and use tax is 5.3% (4.3% state + 1.0% mandatory local).

InfoVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Statewide minimum sales and use tax is 5.3% (4.3% state + 1.0% mandatory local). It is higher in some regions: 6% in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Central Virginia; 6.3% in several southern localities; and 7% in the Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, James City County, York County). Groceries and certain personal-hygiene items are taxed at 1% statewide.

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