Does Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes—Virginia has a state income tax system described on 760. Subtractions from federal AGI.

What form do I file for Virginia?

Most residents use 760 for the state return, subject to exceptions for part-year residents and special situations. Always confirm the latest state instructions each filing season.

Does BasilTax calculate Virginia state tax?

Yes—BasilTax includes Virginia rules in the computation engine so your state return can align with your federal return when you upload your documents.

Virginia State Income Tax (2026) — Guide

Virginia state income tax

Last updated: 2026-04-27

TL;DR / ELI5

Virginia taxpayers generally file 760 and pay state income tax based on progressive brackets on taxable income after state-specific adjustments. Subtractions from federal AGI. BasilTax can compute this state end-to-end when you upload your documents so you can verify withholding and key lines against your W-2 and other forms.

Primary form: 760

BasilTax engine: Yes — we calculate this state for you

Structure: bracket

Subtractions from federal AGI.

Virginia income tax at a glance

This guide explains how Virginia fits into your overall filing picture. Your federal Form 1040 is only half the story—states add their own definitions, subtractions, credits, and withholding rules.

Most Virginia residents will prepare 760 alongside the federal return. Subtractions from federal AGI.

Withholding and W-2 boxes

If you work in Virginia (or your employer withholds for Virginia), compare boxes 15–17 on your Form W-2 to what you expect on the state return. Mismatches here are a common source of balance due surprises.

Credits, deductions, and quirks

State returns often start from federal adjusted gross income (AGI) and then apply state-specific subtractions, additions, credits, and alternative minimum taxes. Read your state instructions for the exact list—this page is a hub, not a substitute for official guidance.

Verification workflow

Upload your PDFs, assign them to a return, and run compute. When BasilTax supports Virginia end-to-end, you can trace state lines to the same documents you used for federal. When support is still in progress, use BasilTax to lock down federal and broker schedules first, then complete Virginia manually with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia have a state income tax?: Yes—Virginia has a state income tax system described on 760. Subtractions from federal AGI.
What form do I file for Virginia?: Most residents use 760 for the state return, subject to exceptions for part-year residents and special situations. Always confirm the latest state instructions each filing season.
Does BasilTax calculate Virginia state tax?: Yes—BasilTax includes Virginia rules in the computation engine so your state return can align with your federal return when you upload your documents.