Virginia Tax Tables
Virginia Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the Virginia Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our Virginia Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official Virginia tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the Virginia Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching Virginia Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How Virginia Calculates Income Tax
Virginia uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for Virginia returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
Virginia supports resident, nonresident and part-year filing rules. The tax tables help clarify which thresholds apply when income is earned both inside and outside the state.
What Is Contained in the Virginia Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components Virginia uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- State tax brackets and marginal rates for each filing status.
- Standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
- Itemized deductions where permitted under Virginia law.
- Dependent and family-related credits including any child-based or filer-based reductions.
- State Earned Income Credit (EIC), including percentage match and income limits.
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
- State withholding tables used by employers for payroll calculations.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how Virginia calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how Virginia’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our Virginia Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.