Plastic Bag Tax Effective in Richmond City on Jan. 1, 2026

November 12, 2025

Starting January 1, 2026, Richmond City will require retailers to collect a 5-cent tax for each disposable plastic bag they provide to customers.

What You Need to Know About the 2025 Tax Rebate

September 25, 2025

This fall, taxpayers with a tax liability will receive a rebate of up to $200 for individual filers and up to $400 for joint filers.

Virginia Interest Rates Remain 9% for the 4th Quarter of 2025

September 18, 2025

Federal rates for the 4th quarter of 2025 remain unchanged. Therefore, Virginia interest rates will remain: 

Be Alert for Text Scams 

September 15, 2025

Did you receive a text message asking for payment information related to your taxes in Virginia? It’s a scam.  

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Runs August 1-3, 2025

July 18, 2025

Stock up on qualifying school supplies, clothing, hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, and certain ENERGY STAR™ and WaterSense™ products without paying state sales tax during Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday weekend.

New Virginia Tax Laws for July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

Several new state and local tax laws go into effect beginning July 1.

Virginia Interest Rates Remain 9% for the 3rd Quarter of 2025

June 11, 2025

Federal rates for the 3rd quarter of 2025 remain unchanged. Therefore, Virginia interest rates will remain: 

A New Way to Search Laws, Rules, and Decisions

May 12, 2025

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved search function for our Laws, Rules, and Decisions library.

Small Business Basics: An Interactive Guide for Rideshare and Food Delivery Contractors

May 7, 2025

Follow along to learn about your tax responsibilities from our character: a wage employee during the week and a rideshare driver on the weekend.

Tax Relief for Victims of the February 2025 Flooding in Virginia

May 1, 2025

Virginia will provide extensions and penalty and interest waivers for taxpayers who are unable to meet their income tax filing and payment obligations due to the February 2025 flooding in Virginia.