Virginia Income Tax Rates 2025
Virginia has a progressive income tax system with 4 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate kicks in at a relatively low income threshold, meaning most Virginia taxpayers pay the top marginal rate on a significant portion of their income.
Tax Type
Progressive
Rate Range
2% – 5.75%
Brackets
4
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State Tax Ranking
At $75,000 income (single filer), Virginia ranks #42 out of 51 states — where #1 is the lowest tax burden.
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| Income | State Tax | Effective Rate | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,618 | 5.24% | $43,511 |
| $75,000 | $4,055 | 5.41% | $62,996 |
| $100,000 | $5,493 | 5.49% | $81,059 |
| $150,000 | $8,368 | 5.58% | $116,566 |
| $200,000 | $11,243 | 5.62% | $151,691 |
Single filer, standard deduction, 2025 tax year. Take-home is after federal + state income tax (excludes FICA).
2025 Tax Brackets — Single Filer
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.8% |
2025 Tax Brackets — Married Filing Jointly
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.8% |
Tax Overview
This state uses a progressive income tax system with multiple brackets, similar to the federal system. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that rate, so your effective state rate is lower than the top bracket. Tax planning strategies include maximizing pre-tax retirement contributions to reduce state-taxable income.
Tax Planning Tip
In a progressive-bracket state, pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions reduce your state tax bill along with federal tax. If you are near a bracket boundary, an additional contribution can drop you into a lower state bracket.
Virginia's progressive tax system means each portion of your income is taxed at the rate for that bracket. Virginia uses the same brackets for all filing statuses. The state does not tax Social Security benefits and offers an age deduction for taxpayers age 65 and older. Virginia also provides a standard deduction of $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for married filing jointly.
Property Tax & Cost of Living
Property tax rate is the state average effective rate. Actual rates vary by county. COL index from BEA Regional Price Parities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Virginia's income tax rate in 2025?
Virginia has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. Your effective rate depends on your total taxable income.
Does Virginia tax Social Security benefits?
Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits at the state level.