Virginia Car Sales Tax Calculator

What you pay in tax when you buy a vehicle in Virginia, from the statute and the revenue department.

Verified September 21, 2026 · statute and revenue department cross-checked

Vehicle price (USD)

Virginia gives no trade-in credit, so a trade-in does not reduce the taxable amount.

Buying the car is only half the cost. You still owe an annual registration fee.

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What to know about Virginia

Virginia gives no trade-in credit. Your trade does not reduce the taxable amount at all, which catches people out because most neighbouring states do allow it. Rebates and incentives do reduce the price, and the dealer processing fee is taxable. There is no local sales tax on vehicles, and a minimum tax of $75 applies.

Sources

Statute: Va. Code § 58.1-2402

Virginia DMV, Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax
“Virginia is required to collect a 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (SUT) at the time of titling whenever a vehicle is sold ... The amount due is based on the vehicle’s gross sales price, or $75, whichever is greater. ... It includes the dealer processing fee, but does not include any other price reductions, such as credit for trade-ins”

Va. Code § 58.1-2402
“The minimum tax levied on the sale of any motor vehicle in the Commonwealth ... shall be $75”

Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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