Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
Virginia's 5.3% combined base includes a 1% local component, with regional taxes in some areas. Virginia's reduced food rate and regional transportation taxes are the two main sources of rate variation.
Default for Virginia: 5.85%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Virginia sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5.30% |
| Average local rate | 0.55% |
| Average combined rate | 5.85% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.00% |
What is taxable in Virginia?
- Food for home consumption is taxed at a reduced 2.5% rate, and prescription drugs are exempt.
- Most of the state uses the 5.3% base, while Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads add regional taxes for transportation.
VA sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
- Virginia's state-level rate is 5.30%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 5.85%, with the highest combined rate around 7.00%. Virginia's reduced food rate and regional transportation taxes are the two main sources of rate variation.
- Does Virginia have local sales tax?
- Most of the state uses the 5.3% base, while Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads add regional taxes for transportation.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Virginia?
- Food for home consumption is taxed at a reduced 2.5% rate, and prescription drugs are exempt.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Virginia?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 5.85% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $5.85 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Official source: Virginia Department of Taxation.
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