Virginia
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Virginia for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Virginia
The state general sales tax rate of Virginia is 4.3%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Virginia have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 7% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Virginia state rate (4.3%), the county rate (0% to 1%), the Virginia cities rate (0% to 1%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 1.7%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Virginia's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Virginia government website.
Virginia state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 4.3% (e.g., Dulles, Virginia)
Other common rates: 5.3% .6%, 6.3%,
Highest possible rate: 7% (Barhamsville, Virginia)
Average combined rate across Virginia: 5.494%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Virginia's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of Virginia cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 0.7% |
| Cascade | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Penhook | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Pittsville | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Sandy Level | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Blairs | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Chatham | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Dry Fork | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Hurt | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
| Keeling | 1% | 0% | 1% (+1%) |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Virginia
City sales taxes: 37 out of 879 cities (4.209%) in Virginia impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 220 out of 1358 ZIP codes (16.2%) in Virginia.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.