Virginia income tax in 2026
Virginia taxes wages at 2% to 5.75% of taxable income. Virginia's standard deduction is $8,750, or $17,500 for married couples filing jointly (heads of household use the single amount), and each filer and dependent gets a $930 exemption. Filers 65 or older get an extra $800 exemption and an age deduction of up to $12,000 that shrinks dollar for dollar once income passes $50,000 ($75,000 for married couples).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
The spouse tax adjustment for two-earner couples (up to $259) and low-income credits aren't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $47,754 a year ($3,980 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,636 Virginia tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $99,758 a year ($8,313 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $5,422 Virginia tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Virginia's income tax rate in 2026?
Virginia taxes wages at 2% to 5.75% of taxable income in 2026. Virginia's standard deduction is $8,750, or $17,500 for married couples filing jointly (heads of household use the single amount), and each filer and dependent gets a $930 exemption. Filers 65 or older get an extra $800 exemption and an age deduction of up to $12,000 that shrinks dollar for dollar once income passes $50,000 ($75,000 for married couples).
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Virginia?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $47,754 a year ($3,980 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,636 Virginia income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Virginia?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Virginia residents' wages.
Virginia rules checked on 2026-10-01: law.lis.virginia.gov, law.lis.virginia.gov, tax.virginia.gov, tax.virginia.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.