Virginia Income Tax Calculator (2024-2025)
Estimate your Virginia state income tax, effective tax rate, and take-home pay based on your income, filing status, and deductions.
This tool is for educational estimates only and is not a substitute for professional tax advice or official Virginia Department of Taxation guidance.
Enter your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) or a close estimate.
Deductions & credits (optional) (click to expand)
Use Virginia standard deduction
We’ll auto-fill based on filing status and year. Uncheck to enter itemized deductions.
Include credits like Virginia Earned Income Credit, age deduction, etc.
Withholding & other taxes (optional) (click to expand)
Used only to show an approximate combined federal + Virginia effective rate.
Estimated VA state tax
$0
After deductions and credits.
Effective VA tax rate
0%
Virginia tax ÷ gross income.
Take-home after VA tax
$0
Gross income minus Virginia tax.
Approx. combined effective rate
0%
Based on your entered federal tax + Virginia tax.
Estimated refund / amount due
$0
Positive = refund; negative = amount you may owe.
Virginia tax bracket breakdown
Progressive 4-bracket systemHow Virginia income tax works
Virginia uses a simple four-bracket progressive income tax system. Unlike some states, the top rate of 5.75% kicks in at relatively low income levels, so most middle‑ and high‑income residents pay that top marginal rate on at least part of their income.
Virginia taxable income formula (simplified)
VA taxable income = Federal AGI ± VA additions/subtractions
− VA deductions
VA tax before credits = tax from brackets on VA taxable
income
Final VA tax = max(0, VA tax before credits − VA
credits)
Virginia income tax brackets
For recent tax years, Virginia’s state income tax brackets are:
| Taxable income | Marginal rate | Tax on this slice |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 | 2% | 0.02 × amount in this range |
| $3,001 – $5,000 | 3% | 0.03 × amount in this range |
| $5,001 – $17,000 | 5% | 0.05 × amount in this range |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | 0.0575 × amount above $17,000 |
Brackets are the same for most filing statuses; what changes is your standard deduction and eligibility for certain credits.
Virginia standard deduction (and why this calculator lets you override it)
Virginia’s standard deduction has been increased in recent years and may be adjusted again by the legislature. To keep this calculator flexible, we:
- Pre‑fill a typical standard deduction based on your filing status and year.
- Let you uncheck “Use Virginia standard deduction” and enter your own itemized amount.
- Allow manual override of the standard deduction if you know the exact figure for your situation.
Step‑by‑step: how this Virginia income tax calculator works
- You enter your annual gross income (ideally your federal AGI).
- We subtract your deduction: either the Virginia standard deduction or your itemized deductions, whichever you choose.
- We compute Virginia taxable income and apply the four tax brackets to each slice of income.
- We subtract any Virginia credits you entered to get your estimated final Virginia tax.
- We compare this to your withholding to estimate whether you might get a refund or owe more.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia income tax
Do Virginia counties or cities charge extra income tax?
No. Virginia does not have local income taxes like some other states. However, many localities levy separate taxes such as personal property tax on vehicles, local sales tax, and various fees. Those are not included in this calculator.
Is my Social Security income taxed in Virginia?
Virginia generally follows federal rules for Social Security. If your benefits are not taxable on your federal return, they are usually not taxable in Virginia. If part of your benefits are taxable federally, that amount flows into your Virginia AGI and may be taxed, subject to Virginia‑specific subtractions and age‑based deductions.
When are Virginia income tax returns due?
Virginia individual income tax returns are typically due on May 1 following the end of the tax year, though deadlines can shift slightly if they fall on weekends or holidays. Extensions to file may be available, but they do not extend the time to pay any tax due.
Where can I find official Virginia tax forms and instructions?
The official source is the Virginia Department of Taxation. There you can find current forms, instructions, and detailed guidance on deductions, credits, and filing requirements.
Disclaimer
This Virginia income tax calculator is a simplified educational tool. It does not account for every possible adjustment, subtraction, credit, or special situation (such as part‑year residency, nonresident income, complex investment income, or multi‑state returns). Always review your results against official instructions or consult a qualified tax professional before filing.