Virginia Tax Tables for 2016
The 2016 Virginia Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Virginia State Tax Calculator 2016.
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Virginia Tax Tables for 2016
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Virginia in 2016. Virginia uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 3,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 3 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 17,000.00 | 5% |
| 4 | $ 17,000.00 and over | 5.75% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 3,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 3 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 17,000.00 | 5% |
| 4 | $ 17,000.00 and over | 5.75% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 3,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 3 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 17,000.00 | 5% |
| 4 | $ 17,000.00 and over | 5.75% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 3,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 3 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 17,000.00 | 5% |
| 4 | $ 17,000.00 and over | 5.75% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 3,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 3 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 17,000.00 | 5% |
| 4 | $ 17,000.00 and over | 5.75% |
Virginia Standard Deduction(2016)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $3,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $6,000 |
| Married filing separately | $3,000 |
| Head of household | $3,000 |
| Widowed | $6,000 |
Virginia Payroll Taxes(2016)
Payroll taxes set at the state level, separate from federal FICA.
| Tax | Rate | Wage Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | No cap |
Virginia Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Virginia updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for inflation-adjusted targets
Use the Future Value (inflation) tool with 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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.