Sales Tax Calculator, Virginia
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Virginia charges 4.3% state sales tax plus a 1% local option tax, making the base combined rate 5.3% statewide. Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads regions add an extra 0.7% for regional transportation, bringing their combined rates to 6%.
Food for home consumption is taxed at a reduced 2.5% in Virginia.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Virginia
What is the Virginia sales tax rate?↓
Virginia has a 4.3% state sales tax plus a mandatory 1% local option tax, creating a minimum combined rate of 5.3% statewide. Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, etc.) and Hampton Roads add an additional 0.7% for regional transportation, bringing their combined rate to 6%. The Historic Triangle area (Williamsburg area) also has a 6% combined rate.
How is food taxed in Virginia?↓
Virginia taxes food for home consumption at a reduced rate of 2.5% (1.5% state + 1% local), compared to the standard 5.3%–6% combined rate. This applies to qualifying grocery items bought at retail for home preparation. Prepared food, meals at restaurants, and food sold in vending machines are taxed at the full combined rate.
What is exempt from Virginia sales tax?↓
Virginia exempts prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and certain agricultural inputs. Qualifying food for home consumption is taxed at the reduced 2.5% rate rather than being fully exempt. Residential utilities receive a partial exemption. Most clothing and general goods are taxable at the full combined rate of 5.3%–6% depending on region.
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