Virginia Income Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your Virginia income tax and take-home pay for 2026. State rate: 2%–5.75%. Includes 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction.
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| Deduction | Per Paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Pay | — | — |
| Federal Income Tax | — | — |
| Virginia State Tax | — | — |
| Social Security (6.2%) | — | — |
| Medicare (1.45%) | — | — |
| Total Deductions | — | — |
| Net Take-Home | — | — |
Virginia Income Tax Rates 2026
Virginia income tax: 2%–5.75%. Progressive brackets — only income above each threshold is taxed at that bracket's rate. Your effective rate will be lower than the top rate of 5.75%.
Virginia vs Federal: Real Example at $65,000
| Tax Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | Graduated 10%–37% | $5,914 |
| Virginia State Income Tax | 2%–5.75% | $3,020 |
| Social Security (FICA) | 6.2% | $4,030 |
| Medicare (FICA) | 1.45% | $943 |
| Total Deductions | $13,907 | |
| Take-Home Pay | Effective rate: 21.4% | $51,093 |
2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets
| Tax Rate | Single | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $11,925 | $0 – $23,850 |
| 12% | $11,926 – $48,475 | $23,851 – $96,950 |
| 22% | $48,476 – $103,350 | $96,951 – $206,700 |
| 24% | $103,351 – $197,300 | $206,701 – $394,600 |
| 32% | $197,301 – $250,525 | $394,601 – $501,050 |
| 35% | $250,526 – $626,350 | $501,051 – $751,600 |
| 37% | Over $626,350 | Over $751,600 |
Standard deduction 2026: $15,000 (single) / $30,000 (married filing jointly). Applied before federal brackets.
Effective Tax Rate vs Marginal Tax Rate
Your marginal rate is the bracket that applies to your last dollar of income. Your effective rate is the average across all brackets — always lower than the marginal rate. At a $65,000 salary in Virginia, your marginal federal rate is 22%, but your effective total rate (federal + Virginia state + FICA) is 21.4%.