Virginia Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Virginia has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.0% to 5.8%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and Virginia state income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in Virginia (VA)
If you're self-employed in Virginia, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and Virginia state income tax. Virginia has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.0% to 5.8%.
Important note: Virginia brackets apply to all filing statuses.
Virginia Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2.00% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3.00% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5.00% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Virginia Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 5.75%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%