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Virginia Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your 2026 Virginia state income tax — four graduated brackets from 2% to 5.75%, with a standard deduction and personal exemptions. No sign-up, no cost.
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Each dependent adds a $930 personal exemption against Virginia taxable income.
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Virginia has no local income tax, so the state figure is the full income-tax bill. Estimates only — your actual return may differ.
How Virginia Income Tax Works
Virginia uses four graduated brackets for tax year 2026 — the same brackets for single filers and married couples filing jointly, which is unusual (most states widen brackets for joint filers). The top rate of 5.75% kicks in at just $17,000 of taxable income, so nearly every working Virginian pays the top marginal rate on part of their income.
- Four brackets, same both statuses: 2% on the first $3,000, 3% on $3,001–$5,000, 5% on $5,001–$17,000, and 5.75% on everything above $17,000.
- Standard deduction: $8,750 single / $17,500 joint. Virginia raised these for 2026; the joint amount is exactly double the single amount.
- Personal exemption: $930 per person. $930 for a single filer, $1,860 for a married couple, plus $930 for each dependent — modest compared to most states.
- No local income tax. Unlike Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Michigan, Virginia cities and counties cannot levy income taxes — the state number is your complete Virginia income-tax bill.
VA taxable income = gross income − standard deduction − personal exemptions
VA state tax = graduated brackets: 2% to $3,000 → 3% to $5,000 → 5% to $17,000 → 5.75% above
(taxable income cannot go below $0)
VA state tax = graduated brackets: 2% to $3,000 → 3% to $5,000 → 5% to $17,000 → 5.75% above
(taxable income cannot go below $0)
Virginia 2026 Tax Brackets
| Taxable income | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% | Single and joint |
| $3,001 – $5,000 | 3% | Single and joint |
| $5,001 – $17,000 | 5% | Single and joint |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | Single and joint |
Worked Example: Single, $80,000 Gross Income
| Calculation | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction (single) | $8,750 | |
| Personal exemption | $930 | |
| VA taxable income | $80,000 − $8,750 − $930 | $70,320 |
| Tax on first $3,000 | $3,000 × 2% | $60.00 |
| Tax on $3,001–$5,000 | $2,000 × 3% | $60.00 |
| Tax on $5,001–$17,000 | $12,000 × 5% | $600.00 |
| Tax above $17,000 | $53,320 × 5.75% | $3,065.90 |
| VA state tax | $3,785.90 (4.73% effective) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Virginia uses the identical 2%/3%/5%/5.75% bracket thresholds for single and married-filing-jointly returns. What differs is the standard deduction ($8,750 single vs. $17,500 joint) and the personal exemption ($930 vs. $1,860), not the bracket cutoffs.
Virginia’s brackets haven’t been inflation-adjusted in decades, so the $17,000 threshold where the 5.75% rate begins is very low by today’s standards. The practical effect: almost anyone with a full-time income pays the top marginal rate on most of their taxable income, making Virginia functionally close to a flat-tax state at 5.75%.
$8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly. If your itemized deductions exceed these amounts, you can itemize on your Virginia return instead.
No. Virginia cities and counties do not levy income taxes, so the state tax computed here is your full Virginia income-tax bill — unlike states such as Ohio or Pennsylvania, where municipal taxes add on top.
Social Security benefits are exempt, and Virginia offers an age deduction (up to $12,000 per person at 65+) that shields much retirement income. This calculator models wage income; retirees should check the current age-deduction rules with the Virginia Department of Taxation.
No — it is an estimate for planning purposes only. It models the 2026 graduated brackets with the standard deduction and personal exemptions; credits, the age deduction, and other adjustments can change your actual liability. Consult a licensed tax professional for your return.
Disclaimer: Estimates only — not tax advice. Verify with the Virginia Department of Taxation or a tax professional.