Sales Tax Calculator of Virginia for 2025
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Virginia for 2025, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2025 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 2025 combined rates mentioned above are the results of 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
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Virginia government website.
Virginia state rate(s) for 2025
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% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 4.3% - 5.2%
- Medium range: 5.2% - 6.1%
- High range: 6.1% - 7%
Rate changes for 2025
No changes has been made in Virginia for county, city and/or special rates in current quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
Other 2025 sales tax Facts for Virginia
City sales taxes application: 37 out of 879 (4.209%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 221 out of 1358 ZIP codes (16.274%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest updates were implemented in January 2025.