Virginia Tax Calculator
The Virginia (VA) Tax Calculator is updated for the 2026/27 tax year and estimates your Virginia state income tax, federal income tax, FICA, and Medicare. Virginia applies a progressive income tax system with brackets that remain consistent across most income levels, combined with uniform local tax rules. This calculator helps you estimate your overall tax burden and take-home pay.
Virginia offers several deductions and credits, including the Virginia Earned Income Credit, Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State, and Education Expense Deductions. Use the advanced options to include these in your personalized results.
Quick Access Tools
Quick Virginia Tax Calculator
Enter your income, select filing status, and click Calculate to see estimated state and federal taxes. For deductions, dependents, and credits, expand the advanced tabs for more detailed customization.
Input key: F Used in Federal tax calculations S Used in State tax calculations
How to Calculate Income Tax in Virginia for 2026/27
- Enter your annual gross income and optional deductions.
- Select your filing status (Single, Married, or Head of Household).
- Click Calculate to view Virginia and federal tax estimates, credits, and refund results.
Advanced Options
- Compare itemized vs. standard deductions based on your income.
- Model IRA or 401(k) contributions for pre-tax adjustments.
- Apply credits such as earned income or taxes paid to another state.
- Add federal and state withholdings to preview refunds or payments due.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Virginia tax questions include differences between resident and nonresident filing, standard deduction rules, and eligibility for state credits.
Traditional vs Roth 401(k)/IRA: which helps take-home?
Traditional reduces current taxable wages (higher net now). Roth doesn’t reduce current tax, but withdrawals may be tax-free—model both paths below.
Estimate Child Tax Credit impact
Try the Child Tax Credit Calculator using your dependents and wages.
Add capital gains to see total tax
Compute on Schedule D, then include the results here for a full annual picture.
Plan next year’s withholding now?
Switch the year and income in the calculator to preview next year’s result, then adjust W-4 additional state withholding accordingly.
Fine-tune per-paycheck withholding
Try the Paycheck Calculator with your chosen frequency and extra withholding.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.