Virginia Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Virginia auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Virginia charges 4.15% on vehicle purchases.
This state does not offer a trade-in tax credit.
Virginia Sales Tax Rules
Virginia charges a Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax of 4.15% on the greater of the purchase price or the vehicle's clean trade-in value (NADA). Trade-ins do NOT reduce the taxable base — Virginia calculates tax on the full purchase price, making it one of the least favorable states for trade-in credit. For leases, Virginia taxes the entire vehicle value upfront, not the monthly payments.
Source: Va. Code § 58.1-2402
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia charges a 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax on vehicle purchases under Va. Code § 58.1-2402, applied to the greater of the purchase price or the vehicle's NADA clean trade-in value.
Does Virginia reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
No. Virginia calculates the Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax on the full purchase price without a trade-in deduction. This is one of the key distinctions from most other states, where trade-in values reduce your taxable amount.
How does Virginia handle sales tax on leased vehicles?
Virginia taxes leased vehicles differently from most states. Instead of taxing monthly lease payments, Virginia charges the full 4.15% tax on the entire vehicle value upfront at the time of lease inception — which can significantly increase the upfront cost of a lease.
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