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State guide · Updated October 2026

Virginia State Income Tax Guide (2026 Tax Year)

Virginia income tax basics for 2026 returns filed in 2027: whether Virginia taxes wages, the rate structure, the filing deadline, and what tax software charges for a state return.

State rules for the 2026 tax year (returns filed in 2027); software fees for the 2025 tax year. Last updated: October 2026.

Virginia income tax at a glance

Taxes wage income
Yes
2026 structure
Graduated, top rate 5.75%
Return due (2026 tax year)
May 1 for most individual returns. May 1, 2027 falls on a Saturday, and Virginia Tax says a weekend or holiday due date moves to the next business day, so the 2027 due date should be Monday, May 3, 2027
Tax agency
Virginia Department of Taxation

Virginia taxes wage income. Structure for the 2026 tax year: Graduated, top rate 5.75%, per the Tax Foundation's 2026 state rate tables. For 2026 returns, Virginia's individual income tax deadline is May 1 for most individual returns. May 1, 2027 falls on a Saturday, and Virginia Tax says a weekend or holiday due date moves to the next business day, so the 2027 due date should be Monday, May 3, 2027.

Filing a Virginia return with tax software

Most online tax software charges a separate fee for each state return. Here is what each major provider charged for the 2025 tax year. Federal prices are separate; see the price tracker.

ProviderState return fee (2025 tax year)Free version: who qualifies
FreeTaxUSA$15.99 per state returnEveryone, for federal returns
TurboTax$39 to $64 per state returnSimple Form 1040 returns only
H&R Block$49 per state returnW-2 and unemployment income, standard deduction
TaxSlayer$47.99 per state returnBasic W-2 returns, standard deduction; one state included
TaxAct$64.99 per state returnSimple Form 1040 returns, limited forms
Cash App Taxes$0 (one state only)Supported returns in one state; Cash App account needed
eFile.com$21 per state returnSimple returns

Cash App Taxes supports one state return only. Some states also offer their own free filing options; check the Virginia Department of Taxation website.

Federal deadlines still apply

Your federal 2026 return is due April 15, 2027, wherever you live. See the full 2027 federal tax calendar, estimate your refund with the refund estimator, or compare tax software.

Official sources

Rates and dates can change; always confirm with the Virginia Department of Taxation before you file.

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FAQ

Does Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. For the 2026 tax year, Virginia's structure is: Graduated, top rate 5.75%.

When is the Virginia tax deadline in 2027?

For 2026 returns, the deadline is May 1 for most individual returns. May 1, 2027 falls on a Saturday, and Virginia Tax says a weekend or holiday due date moves to the next business day, so the 2027 due date should be Monday, May 3, 2027.

Does tax software charge for a Virginia return?

Usually yes; most providers charge per state return. Cash App Taxes includes one state return free for supported situations.

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