Virginia Tax Tables for 2018
The 2018 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 2018.
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Virginia Tax Tables for 2018
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Virginia in 2018. 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 (2018)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Virginia for 2018. 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 (2018)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Virginia for 2018. 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 (2018)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Virginia for 2018. 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 (2018)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Virginia for 2018. 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 (2018)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Virginia for 2018. 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(2018)
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(2018)
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
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.
Who do I contact if a threshold looks wrong?
Send details via contact. We validate against the 2018 tables and correct quickly when agencies update.
How do partial-year moves affect Virginia tax?
Use partial-year residency to split income across states. The full calculator supports cross-state allocations.
Student loan interest deduction—does Virginia recognize it?
If it reduces your federal AGI, the flow-through to Virginia is handled automatically per the 2018 rules.
Add capital gains to see total tax
Compute on Schedule D, then include the results here for a full annual picture.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.