Virginia paycheck withholding calculator

Estimate state withholding per paycheck and avoid surprises.

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How this calculator works

Step 1 annualizes your wages using your pay frequency and optional year-to-date data. This helps the calculator approximate your full-year Virginia taxable income.

Step 2 applies Virginia’s progressive brackets to estimate your total state tax and compares it to your projected withholding across all remaining paychecks.

Step 3 produces a per-paycheck adjustment so you can update your state withholding request with payroll.

Frequently asked questions

What if my pay changes mid-year?

Update the gross pay or YTD wages and recalculate. The tool assumes your current pay continues for the rest of the year.

Do I need to include bonuses?

Include bonuses in your YTD wages or increase gross pay for the period if you expect more bonus income.

Is this official withholding guidance?

No. This tool provides an estimate to help you decide on a state withholding change.

Estimates use Virginia’s income tax brackets and may differ from payroll withholding formulas.

Virginia paycheck withholding calculator

Quick answer

Virginia uses 2% to 5.75% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. Use this Virginia paycheck withholding calculator for 2026 state tax planning, then verify the estimate with the official state tax agency.

Also answers

  • Virginia paycheck withholding calculator
  • Virginia tax calculator 2026
  • Virginia income tax rate 2026
  • Virginia state tax refund status

Good fit when

  • Virginia residents checking 2026 tax planning
  • Part-year or nonresident Virginia filers
  • Comparing state tax, withholding, refund, and deduction scenarios

Have ready

  • Filing status and residency
  • State taxable income or benefit amount
  • Withholding, payments, deductions, credits, or filing date as relevant

Result you get

State-specific estimate, next-step notes, and official Virginia source links.

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Virginia state facts

Rate rules and worked examples

Examples use 2026 taxable income before credits or residency allocation. Use the official state source below to verify final filing guidance.

Income tax rule

Virginia uses 2% to 5.75% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data.

Single example

$60,000 single taxable income -> about $3,193 state income tax before credits.

Joint example

$120,000 married filing jointly taxable income -> about $6,643 state income tax before credits.

Deductions and exemptions

Residency, local taxes, deductions, credits, and special income rules can change the result.

Credits to review

Review dependent, household, income-based, and other Virginia credits in the state credit finder, then confirm eligibility in official instructions.

Filing deadline

For a 2026 return filed in 2027, confirm the due date in published Virginia instructions. State deadlines and disaster relief can differ from federal dates.

Refund processing

Virginia does not guarantee one refund date for every return. E-filed, accurate returns with direct deposit are generally processed faster than paper or reviewed returns.

Official verification: Virginia official tax agency.

How this calculation works

  • Annualizes wages from the selected pay frequency.
  • Estimates state withholding using filing and allowance inputs.

Common mistakes and caveats

  • The result is an educational estimate, not a filed return or agency determination.
  • Residency, local taxes, deductions, credits, and special income rules can change the result.
  • Verify current forms, instructions, and deadlines with the official state tax agency.

FAQ

What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?

Virginia uses 2% to 5.75% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. The examples on this page use taxable income before credits, so final results can change when state deductions, credits, or residency allocation apply.

Does Virginia tax retirement income?

Virginia retirement income treatment can depend on the income type, age, and state exclusions. Use the Virginia retirement tax checker for a state-specific review.

Does Virginia tax Social Security benefits?

Virginia Social Security treatment can differ from federal treatment. Use the Virginia Social Security checker and verify the result with the official state source.

When will I get my Virginia tax refund?

Virginia refund timing depends on e-file versus paper filing, direct deposit, return accuracy, identity verification, and seasonal volume. Use the Virginia refund timeline estimator and the official refund-status source for live updates.

Where should I verify my Virginia tax result?

Use the official Virginia revenue or tax agency sources linked in the sources section. TaxGuide Pro is an educational estimator and does not replace a filed state return or agency notice.

Last updated & sources

Last updated August 20, 2026.

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