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.
Quick Access Tools
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
Plan for inflation-adjusted targets
Use the Future Value (inflation) tool with 2026 net pay.
Project compound growth from your take-home
Run the Compound Interest Calculator with a monthly savings plan.
How do I avoid a big refund/balance due?
Use the Withholding/Balance section, then add a small extra state withholding each check until your projected balance is near zero.
Can retirees reduce state taxable income?
Depending on age/income, subtractions for retirement income may apply. Enter details and the 2026 config computes eligible reductions.
Do education credits or EV credits change Virginia tax?
These generally reduce federal tax/AGI first; your Virginia taxable income then reflects that flow-through per the 2026 settings. Re-run with the credits included to see the net effect on your state result.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.