Paycheck Calculator Virginia
Calculate your accurate take-home pay with Virginia state taxes, federal taxes, and FICA deductions
Virginia Tax Model Overview
2025 Key Rules:
- • Progressive rates from 1% to varies%
- • Last updated: 2025-01-18
Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Enter your salary information below to calculate your take-home pay in Virginia. Our calculator includes federal taxes, FICA, Virginia state taxes, and common pre-tax deductions.
Calculator Inputs
Your Take-Home Pay
Virginia Calculation Process
Step-by-Step Calculation Order
- 1Apply pre-tax deductions to reduce taxable income
- 2Calculate federal withholding using IRS Publication 15-T
- 3Calculate FICA taxes (Social Security + Medicare)
- 4Calculate Virginia state income tax using progressive brackets
- 5Subtract post-tax deductions if any
Virginia Forms & Documentation
Employee Forms
- 📄W-4 (Federal Employee's Withholding Certificate)
- 📄VA-4 (Virginia Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate)
Employer Forms
- 📋VA-5 (Virginia Employer's Return of Income Tax Withheld)
Virginia Paycheck Examples
$25/hour, 40 hours, bi-weekly (Virginia)
Higher income example ($75k annually)
Official Tax Resources & Sources
Federal Tax Resources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2025)
Federal income tax withholding methods
- SSA: Contribution and Benefit Base
Social Security wage cap and rates (2025: $176,100)
- IRS Topic 560: Additional Medicare Tax
Additional 0.9% Medicare tax rules
Virginia Tax Resources
- Virginia Tax Information ↗
Virginia official tax guidance
- Virginia Department of Revenue
State tax authority (link pending)
- Virginia Withholding Guidelines
Employer tax guides (link pending)
Virginia Frequently Asked Questions
🏛️What are Virginia's state income tax rates for 2025?
Virginia has progressive tax rates: 2% ($0-$3,000), 3% ($3,001-$5,000), 5% ($5,001-$17,000), and 5.75% ($17,001+).
🏛️What are Virginia's standard deductions for 2025?
For 2025, Virginia's standard deductions are $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married filing jointly.
🏛️Does Virginia have local income taxes?
No, Virginia does not allow cities or counties to impose local income taxes.
🏛️How does Virginia's progressive tax system work?
Virginia taxes different portions of income at different rates. Income up to $3,000 is taxed at 2%, then 3% on the next $2,000, 5% on the next $12,000, and 5.75% on amounts over $17,000.
🏛️What changed in Virginia taxes for 2025?
For 2025, Virginia increased standard deductions to $8,750 (single) and $17,500 (married jointly), and increased the Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit to 20% of federal EITC.
What's New in Virginia for 2025
2025 Tax Year Updates
For 2025, Virginia increased standard deductions to $8,750 (single) and $17,500 (married jointly). The Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit increased to 20% of federal EITC.
Common Virginia Payroll Mistakes
Avoid These Common Errors
- •Using federal standard deductions instead of Virginia amounts
- •Not properly applying progressive tax brackets
- •Miscalculating bracket transitions and marginal rates
- •Forgetting Virginia's lower standard deduction compared to federal
How-To Guides for Virginia
📝 How to Fill Out Your W-4
- • Choose correct filing status
- • Calculate multiple jobs adjustment
- • Claim dependents accurately
- • Set additional withholding if needed
💰 How to Maximize Take-Home Pay
- • Contribute to 401k (pre-tax)
- • Use HSA for medical expenses
- • Optimize filing status
- • Review withholding annually
🏦 How to Calculate Annual Taxes
- • Multiply paycheck deductions by pay periods
- • Account for state tax variations
- • Consider year-end adjustments
- • Plan for potential refund or payment
🏛️ How to Handle Virginia State Forms
- • Complete W-4
- • Complete VA-4
📊 How to Read Your Pay Stub
- • Gross pay vs. net pay
- • Federal vs. state taxes
- • FICA breakdown (SS + Medicare)
- • Pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions
🔍 How to Verify Calculations
- • Check pay frequency math
- • Verify tax bracket calculations
- • Confirm FICA wage bases
- • Compare with actual pay stubs
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Important Disclaimer
This calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. Actual payroll calculations should rely on your employer's payroll system and official regulations. Results may vary based on specific circumstances, employer policies, and timing of tax updates.