Virginia State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Virginia state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Source
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Virginia 2026 tax overview
4 brackets unchanged since 1990; top 5.75% kicks in at just $17,000. Std deduction increased for 2025–2026.
Breakdown
Virginia income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 5.75% bracket does not mean paying 5.75% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | 2% | $60 max |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% | $60 max |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% | $600 max |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | 5.75% of everything above $17,000 |
Brackets apply to income after the Virginia standard deduction of $8,750 single and $17,500 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Virginia income tax rates?
Virginia uses a 4-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate starts at $17,000 of taxable income. 4 brackets unchanged since 1990; top 5.75% kicks in at just $17,000. Std deduction increased for 2025–2026.
At what income does the top Virginia tax rate start?
The 5.75% top rate applies to taxable income above $17,000. Below that, 3 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Virginia standard deduction?
Virginia allows a state standard deduction of $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Does Virginia have tax reciprocity with neighbouring states?
Yes. Virginia has reciprocal agreements with Washington DC, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. If you live in one of those states and work in Virginia, you file and pay only where you live, and you give your employer the relevant non-residence certificate so Virginia tax is not withheld. Without that form the tax is withheld anyway and you have to file a Virginia return to get it back.
Does Virginia tax Social Security and retirement income?
Virginia does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for filers 65 and over, income-tested for those born after 1938.
What surprises people most about Virginia income tax?
Virginia's top bracket begins at $17,000 of taxable income, a threshold set in 1990 and never indexed, so essentially every full-time worker pays the top rate.