State of Virginia Income Tax Virginia State Income Tax
Tax Year 2023

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QuickFact: The average family pays $2,059.00 in Virginia income taxes. [1]
Rank: 13th out of 51

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Virginia Income Tax Table

Tax Bracket (Single) [2] Tax Bracket (Couple) [3] Marginal Tax Rate
$0+ $0+ 2.000%
$3,000+ $3,000+ 3.000%
$5,000+ $5,000+ 5.000%
$17,000+ $17,000+ 5.750%

Note: We don't currently have Virginia's income tax brackets for tax year 2024. Until updated 2024 tax rates become available for Virginia, the tax brackets shown above and used in the income tax calculator will be from tax year 2023.

Learn how marginal tax brackets work View an explanation of marginal tax brackets

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Virginia Income Tax Calculator

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How to use the Virginia tax estimator How To Use This Calculator
You can use our free Virginia income tax calculator to get a good estimate of what your tax liability will be come April. On the next page, you will be able to add more details like itemized deductions, tax credits, capital gains, and more.
Please remember that the income tax code is very complicated, and while we can provide a good estimate of your Federal and Virginia income taxes, your actual tax liability may be different.

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The Virginia Income Tax

Virginia collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of %, spread across tax brackets. Unlike the Federal Income Tax, Virginia's state income tax does not provide couples filing jointly with expanded income tax brackets.

Virginia's maximum marginal income tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States, ranking directly below Virginia's %. You can learn more about how the Virginia income tax compares to other states' income taxes by visiting our map of income taxes by state.

There are 184 days left until Tax Day, on April 16th 2025. The IRS will start accepting eFiled tax returns in January 2020 - you can start your online tax return today for free with TurboTax TurboTax eFiling.

Compare the state income tax rates in Virginia with the income tax rates in

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Virginia Tax Deductions

Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your Virginia income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and Virginia tax returns. For details on specific deductions available in Virginia, see the list of Virginia income tax deductions.

4.1 - Virginia Standard Deduction

What is the VA Standard Deduction for 2024? Unlike many other states, Virginia has no standard deduction. Certain itemized deductions (including property tax, qualified charitable contributions, etc) may be allowed depending on the income level and filing type of the taxpayer. Keep in mind that not all deductions allowed on your federal income tax return are necessarily going to be allowed on your Virginia income tax return.

4.2 - Virginia Personal Exemptions

Virginia has no personal exemption. The Federal Income Tax, however, does allow a personal exemption to be deducted from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.

4.3 - Virginia Dependent Deduction

Unlike most states, Virginia does not have a dependent deduction. You can, however, claim dependent deductions on your Federal Tax Return.

4.4 - Virginia Itemized Deductions

Virginia allows itemized deductions, and you can claim the same itemized deductions on your Virginia tax return as you do on your Federal tax return. You must choose between itemizing your deductions and choosing the Virginia standard deduction, so it's generally only worth itemizing your deductions if your itemized total is more then the Virginia and Federal standard deductions. For more details, visit the list of Virginia itemized deductions.

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Virginia Income Tax Forms

Tax-Rates.org provides easy access to five of the most commonly used Virginia income tax forms, in downloadable PDF format. For all of the tax forms we provide, visit our Virginia tax forms library or the 's tax forms page.

Free Printable Virginia Income Tax Contact Information Commissioners of the Revenue Contact Information
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Contact Information - Commissioners of the Revenue Contact Information
Use this to figure out where to mail your tax return or what number to call with questions.
Free Printable Virginia Income Tax Form 760 Individual Income Tax Return
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Form 760 - Individual Income Tax Return
Form 760 is the general income tax return for Virginia residents; it can be e-filed or filed by mail.
Free Printable Virginia Income Tax Form 760C Estimated Tax Underpayment Form
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Form 760C - Estimated Tax Underpayment Form
If you failed to pay or underpaid your estimated taxes for the past tax year, you must file form 760C to calculate any interest or penalties due with your income tax return.
Free Printable Virginia Income Tax Form 760ES Estimated Individual Income tax Return
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Form 760ES - Estimated Individual Income tax Return
You must pay estimated income tax if you are self employed or do not pay sufficient tax withholding. Estimated tax payments must be sent to the Virginia Department of Revenue on a quarterly basis.
Free Printable Virginia Income Tax Form 760PY Part Year Schedule of Income
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Form 760PY - Part Year Schedule of Income
If you are a part-year resident of Virginia, you must file Form 760PY as well as your other tax forms.
Free Printable Virginia Tax Table
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Printable Virginia Tax Table & Tax Reference
Tax-Rates.org provides a printable Virginia datasheet including an income tax table, a list of Virginia tax deductions, important URLs and addresses, and more. This document is in PDF format.
If you are not a resident of Virginia, have a complicated tax return, or have other specialized circumstances you may need to download additional tax forms from the website. You can find all of Virginia's 2024 income tax forms on the income tax forms page External Link.

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How To File Your Virginia Income Tax Return

Once you've filled out your Virginia income tax return, you have several options for filing and paying your income tax. You can mail your return to the at the correct address below, and include your payment by check or money order. You may also electronically file your Virginia tax return through a tax preparer or using online tax software, and pay your taxes instantly using direct debit or a credit card (an additional credit card fee may apply).

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Where To Send Your Virginia Tax Return

If you filled out physical tax return forms, mail your completed Virginia income tax return to the Virginia no later then December 31st. Please be sure to send your completed tax forms to the correct address for your filing type.
Income Tax Returns (No Payment)
Virginia Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 1498
Richmond, VA 23218-1498
Income Tax Returns (Payment Enclosed)
Virginia Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 760
Richmond, VA 23218-0760

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e-Filing: Submit Your Virginia Tax Return Online

You can save time and money by electronically filing your Virginia income tax directly with the . Benefits of e-Filing your Virginia tax return include instant submission, error checking, and faster refund response times. Most tax preparers can electronically file your return for you, or you can do it yourself using free or paid income tax software, like the examples listed below.

To e-file your Virginia and Federal income tax returns, you need a piece of tax software that is certified for eFile by the IRS. While most in-depth tax software charges a fee, there are several free options available through the states, and simple versions are also offered free of charge by most tax software companies.

The two most popular tax software packages are H&R Block At Home, sold by the H&R Block tax preparation company, and TurboTax Federal & State, sold by the Intuit software company. Both companies produce multiple editions for simple to very complex tax returns, so be sure to carefully compare the features offered by each package.

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Getting Your Virginia Tax Refund

Your Virginia Income Tax Refund Online

If your state tax witholdings are greater then the amount of income tax you owe the state of Virginia, you will receive an income tax refund check from the government to make up the difference.

It should take one to three weeks for your refund check to be processed after your income tax return is recieved. E-filing your return and filing early can help ensure your refund check gets sent as quickly as possible.

Once you've filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your Virginia tax refund, you can visit the Virginia Income Tax Refund page.

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References

  1. Our state ranking and income tax figures are based on a family of four (married parents with two children) earning the national median household income of $50,000 per year. Deductions and personal exemptions are taken into account, but some state-specific deductions and tax credit programs may not be accounted for.
  2. Before the official 2024 Virginia income tax rates are released, provisional 2024 tax rates are based on Virginia's 2023 income tax brackets.
  3. The 2024 state personal income tax brackets are updated from the Virginia and Tax FoundationExternal Link data.
  4. Virginia tax forms are sourced from the Virginia income tax forms pageExternal Link, and are updated on a yearly basis. Please make sure the Virginia forms you are using are up-to-date.