Is shipping taxable in Virginia?
Quick answer
No, not when separately stated. Virginia exempts delivery charges that appear as their own line on the invoice.
Separately stated delivery charges are exempt in Virginia; combined shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Rule summary
How Virginia treats each category.
| Separately stated shipping | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Shipping bundled into item price | Taxable — it becomes part of the sales price |
| Handling charges | Taxable in most states, even where freight is exempt |
| Shipping on an exempt item | Not taxable — delivery follows the taxability of the goods |
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation · rates as published for 2026
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Virginia Department of Taxation or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Virginia
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Virginia.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Is shipping taxable in Virginia?
- No, not when separately stated. Virginia exempts delivery charges that appear as their own line on the invoice.
- Should I charge tax on shipping for a mixed order in Virginia?
- On an order containing both taxable and exempt goods, tax the delivery charge in proportion to the taxable share of the order, by price or by weight. Document whichever method you use consistently.
More Virginia guides
Other Virginia rules that change the total.