Virginia Sales Tax Basics: Rate, Nexus, and Filing
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Overview
Doing business in Virginia? Here are the main sales tax points worth knowing, broken down in a simple way.
Who administers it
Virginia sales tax is administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation.
State and local rates
The WGA page lists Virginia's statewide base sales tax rate as 5.3%. Local rates can stack on top and are generally based on the delivery address.
Economic nexus
Nexus is the connection between a business and a state that can make sales tax responsibilities relevant. For remote sellers, the WGA page lists Virginia's economic nexus threshold as $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions.
Filing frequency
The WGA page notes that Virginia filing is monthly by default. From a bookkeeping standpoint, the records should stay organized around the assigned filing schedule.
What to watch for
One Virginia watch-out: regional add-ons apply in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and elsewhere, and groceries carry a reduced rate.
How we help
White Glove Accounting helps keep the sales tax workflow organized, including taxable sales, collected tax, and filing records.
Virginia sales tax at a glance
- Administered by
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- Statewide base rate
- 5.3%, with local rates on top
- Economic nexus
- $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions
- Filing frequency
- Monthly by default
Watch for: Regional add-ons apply in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and elsewhere, and groceries carry a reduced rate.
Rates and thresholds as of August 2026. They change, so verify anything time-sensitive with the Virginia Department of Taxation.
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