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Virginia Tax Calculator

The Virginia (VA) Tax Calculator is updated for the 2026/27 tax year and estimates your Virginia state income tax, federal income tax, FICA, and Medicare. Virginia applies a progressive income tax system with brackets that remain consistent across most income levels, combined with uniform local tax rules. This calculator helps you estimate your overall tax burden and take-home pay.

Virginia offers several deductions and credits, including the Virginia Earned Income Credit, Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State, and Education Expense Deductions. Use the advanced options to include these in your personalized results.

Quick Access Tools

Quick Virginia Tax Calculator

Enter your income, select filing status, and click Calculate to see estimated state and federal taxes. For deductions, dependents, and credits, expand the advanced tabs for more detailed customization.

Input key: F Used in Federal tax calculations S Used in State tax calculations

Quick Tax Calculation Detailed Tax Calculation
Filing Information Quick Inputs Income Details Deductions & Adjustments State Options IRA, Pensions & Annuities Withholdings

Filing Information

Set your filing status, dependants and personal details so the calculator can apply the correct Federal and State rules.

Quick Inputs

Provide a summary of your income and deductions to calculate your Federal and State tax position quickly.

Income Details

Enter the specific types of income that contribute to your Federal Adjusted Gross Income.

For Schedule B

Deductions & Adjustments

Deductions & Adjustments

Include any adjustments to income that reduce your Federal/State Adjusted Gross Income.

State Options

Some states apply local income taxes in addition to State tax. Enter your local rate if it applies.

IRA, Pensions & Annuities

Enter the details for your retirement contributions and income sources, which are used to compute values on **Form 8606**. This includes contributions to traditional IRAs, 529 savings plans, and rollovers, as well as income from rental properties, farms, unemployment, and other sources. Additionally, provide information on any disaster-related distributions or IRA rollovers you’ve made, and enter your capital gain distributions if applicable. These inputs are essential for accurately calculating your total retirement-related income and determining your tax liabilities or benefits, specifically regarding IRA deductions and distributions as outlined in **Form 8606**.

Withholdings

Enter withheld amounts to calculate refund or balance due.

How to Calculate Income Tax in Virginia for 2026/27

  1. Enter your annual gross income and optional deductions.
  2. Select your filing status (Single, Married, or Head of Household).
  3. Click Calculate to view Virginia and federal tax estimates, credits, and refund results.

Advanced Options

  • Compare itemized vs. standard deductions based on your income.
  • Model IRA or 401(k) contributions for pre-tax adjustments.
  • Apply credits such as earned income or taxes paid to another state.
  • Add federal and state withholdings to preview refunds or payments due.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Virginia tax questions include differences between resident and nonresident filing, standard deduction rules, and eligibility for state credits.

Quarterly employer filings reference

If you run payroll, check Form 941 (quarterly) and Form 940 for FUTA.

What about long- vs short-term capital gains at the state level?

Virginia treats capital gains as ordinary income; the rate you pay depends on your bracket per 2026 tables.

Are property taxes part of this calculator?

No—this is an income-tax model. Property taxes are local and separate from state income tax.

Does Virginia tax retirement distributions?

Distributions included in federal AGI are generally taxable by the state, subject to any subtractions/age rules in the 2026 config.

Side-gig self-employment implications

Use Schedule C and factor SE tax. The Virginia portion follows the 2026 config.

Important Notes

All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.