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Virginia Beach Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Virginia Beach sales tax is 6% (state + local + regional). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.300%
County0.000%
City1.000%
Special District0.700%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Virginia Beach's 6% combined rate (state + local + regional).
  3. Tax amount and total price update instantly.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Virginia Beach's 6% combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (4.3%) + Local (1%) + Regional (0.7%) = 6%
  • Tax Amount: Price × (6 / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Virginia Beach, Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Virginia Beach's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 6%: 4.3% Virginia state plus 1% local option and 0.7% regional (Hampton Roads). Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Virginia Beach is 6%:

  • Virginia state sales tax: 4.3%
  • Virginia Beach local option: 1%
  • Hampton Roads regional (transit): 0.7%
  • Total combined rate: 6%

Is Virginia Beach Sales Tax High?

Virginia Beach's 6% combined rate is moderate. Chicago and Seattle exceed 10%, NYC is 8.875%, Houston 8.25%, Miami 7%. Virginia exempts most groceries from sales tax.

Exemptions and Official Sources

  • Groceries: most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt.
  • Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules and rate lookup, see the Virginia Department of Taxation Sales Tax. More tools: Virginia Sales Tax Calculator, Virginia tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Virginia Beach's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 6%: 4.3% Virginia state plus 1% local option and 0.7% Hampton Roads regional tax.

Q:What is the sales tax on a car in Virginia Beach?

Motor vehicle sales in Virginia are generally subject to the same combined rate (6% in Virginia Beach) plus any applicable fees. Check Virginia DMV and Department of Taxation for current rules.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Virginia Beach?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Virginia sales tax. Prepared food and candy may be taxable.