2026 Tax Tables

Virginia Payroll Withholding Calculator (2026)

Virginia uses a graduated income tax with four brackets, ranging from 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income up to 5.75% on income above $17,000. These brackets have been in place since the 2013 tax reform. Virginia's standard deduction is $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for married filers (increased in 2022). Employees use the VA-4 to claim personal exemptions, each worth $930 annually.

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State Tax Rate

2.0% – 5.75% brackets

State W-4 Form

VA-4

Tax Year

2026

Key Facts

  • Four brackets: 2% / 3% / 5% / 5.75% (unchanged since 2013)
  • Standard deduction: $8,000 single / $16,000 married (increased in 2022)
  • VA-4 personal exemption: $930 per exemption claimed
  • Brackets are the same for single and married filers — standard deduction differs

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Virginia Withholding — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Virginia income tax brackets for 2026?

Virginia has four tax brackets: 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% from $3,001–$5,000, 5% from $5,001–$17,000, and 5.75% on income above $17,000. These brackets have been unchanged since 2013.

What is the Virginia standard deduction for withholding?

The Virginia standard deduction is $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for married filers. This was increased from $4,500/$9,000 effective tax year 2022.

How do Virginia VA-4 exemptions work?

Each personal exemption claimed on the VA-4 reduces the employee's annualized taxable income by $930. Employees typically claim one exemption for themselves. The standard deduction is applied before exemptions.

Does Virginia use the federal W-4?

No. Virginia requires its own VA-4 Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate. The VA-4 collects the employee's filing status and number of personal exemptions for Virginia withholding purposes.