The Ultimate Virginia Sales Tax Guide for Businesses
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Virginia Sales Tax Tips and Insights for Business Success
Statewide sales tax rate
5.3%
Economic Sales Threshold
$100,000
Transactions Threshold
200
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Sales Tax in Virginia – Simplify Tax Compliance with Tax 365
Sales tax in Virginia is an important source of revenue for both state and local governments. If you own a business in Virginia, it is important to understand the ins and outs of state of Virginia sales and use tax to keep your business compliant with state regulatory protocols. At TAX 365, we ensure your business compliance with state tax regulatory protocols by offering a seamless way of submitting sales tax online and updating with the latest Virginia sales tax rate.
Virginia imposes a statewide sales tax of 4.3%. It imposes sales and use tax on personal tangible property and certain services operating within the state. Along with the state sales tax rate, the local sales tax rate is added which is of 1% and it is uniformly applicable across all localities, making the total base sales tax rate of Virginia 5.3%. However, in certain regions an additional sales tax applies –
- Northern Virginia and Hampton roads regions, the total sales tax rate is 6%.
- In central Virginia regions, the total sales tax rate is 6% and in York County and Williamsburg, the sales tax rate is 7% which includes an additional local sales tax rate of 1%.
Goods like clothing, electronics and furniture, meals at restaurants and lodging accommodations are subject to pay sales tax. On the other hand, things that are exempted from sales tax include food sales tax in VA, prescription drugs and professional services such as legal, medical and financial are not subject to sales tax in Virginia.
How can Tax 365 help your business with sales tax Virginia?
Seamless tax submission
At Tax 365, we ensure a seamless tax submission through the online platform. Our expert team of tax professionals will guide you in every step and help your business to stay compliant with the state regulatory protocols.
Automate tax calculation
Understanding the accurate tax rate as per your locality is nothing but a challenging task. At Tax 365, we will not only keep you updated on the latest Virginia business sales tax rate but also keep you informed of the latest rules and regulations of the Virginia Tax Department. Our Virginia sales tax calculator provides you the accurate data so that you can keep your business compliant avoiding costly penalties.
Nexus monitoring and management
Tax 365 helps your businesses to determine the nexus status in Virginia, ensuring they collect, and remit sales tax properly based on the economic activity within the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the present sales tax rate in Virginia?
The current sales tax rate in Virginia is 4.3% with an additional local tax of 1%. The local sales tax rate varies from place to place.
What items are subject to sales tax in Virginia?
Most of the tangible things, prepared foods, and services are subject to sales tax in Virginia. However, certain items are exempted from sales tax in Virginia including grocery items, prescription medicines, and certain types of medical devices.
Do businesses need to collect sales tax in Virginia?
Yes, businesses with a physical presence or economic nexus in Virginia should register with the Virginia Department of Taxation to collect and remit sales tax to the government.
How do I calculate my sales tax in Virginia?
Calculating sales tax in Virginia is a seamless process with Tax 365. Here, we are offering an online calculator that provides you with the accurate sales tax rate by county. You need to collect and remit it to the government.
How can I file my sales tax online?
At Tax 365, we provide all kinds of support assistance to submit your taxes online through our AI-powered online tax submission platform.
