Virginia sales tax rules
Quick answer
Virginia charges a 4.3% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Virginia treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Virginia?
Partly. Virginia taxes grocery food at a reduced 1% state rate instead of the full 4.3%, and local rates may still apply on top.
Is clothing taxed in Virginia?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Virginia at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Virginia?
No, not when separately stated. Virginia exempts delivery charges that appear as their own line on the invoice.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Virginia?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Virginia or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Virginia Department of Taxation and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Virginia have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Virginia runs a sales tax holiday: Three-day holiday in August for school supplies, clothing, and emergency items. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6% in covered Virginia metros.
Virginia rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.