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Tax Rates and info

Taxes are an important consideration when purchasing a new home. Here is the current tax information for Winchester and Frederick County as of December 2009 – Remember tax rates change frequently so always make sure you confirm this information by calling the local treasures office or consulting a tax professional.

How Virginia State income tax rates are structured

The tax table below will show in detail the Virginia state income tax rates by income tax bracket(s).

There are 4 income tax brackets for Virginia.

If your income range is between $0 and $3,000, your tax rate on every dollar of income earned is 2%.
If your income range is between $3,001 and $5,000, your tax rate on every dollar of income earned is 3%.
If your income range is between $5,001 and $17,000, your tax rate on every dollar of income earned is 5%.
If your income range is $17,001 and over, your tax rate on every dollar of income earned is 5.75%.

Income tax brackets data last updated March 3rd, 2009.

Filing for Virginia State Income Tax Return

The Virginia state income tax and federal income tax filing deadline falls on April 15th of every year (but may fall later if April 15th falls on a day when there is no mail service). An increasingly popular option to filing your federal and state income taxes is through the use of the web by e-file. E-file allows you to fill-out and submit all your income tax forms through the federal or state government websites. You can access the Virginia e-file page here. For any snail mail correspondence, you can contact the Virginia State Department of Revenue at the address below. Virginia Department of Taxation

Office of Customer Services
Post Office Box 1115
Richmond, VA 23218-1115 <
Printable Tax Rate Schedual

Virginia Sale Tax Rates

Under Virginia law, most purchases of tangible personal property are subject to both state and local sales and use taxes. The tax rate is generally 5% of the cost price. The rate on sales of food for home consumption is 2.5%.

City of Winchester

Tax Rates

  • Real Estate – $0.77 per $100.00 of assessed value
  • Personal Property – $4.50 per $100.00 of assessed value
  • Business Personal Property – $4.50 per $100.00 of assessed value
  • Machinery and Tools – $1.30 per per $100.00 of assessed value
  • Virginia State Sales Tax – 5 percent
  • City of Winchester Meals Tax – 5 percent
  • Combined Sales Tax and City Meals Tax – 10 percent

Vehicle Registration Fees

  • Passenger Cars & Trucks Gross Weight 10,000 Lbs. and Under – $24.00 each
  • Vehicles with National Guard Plates (limit 2) – $12.00 each
  • Trucks Gross Weight Over 10,000 Lbs. – $36.00
  • All 2 or 3 Wheel Motorized Cycles – $12.00
  • Antique Vehicles (Must have Antique Plates) – $10.00
  • Disabled Veterans – No registration fee on one vehicle per year

* A penalty of $5.00 will be assessed on the registration fee if the taxpayer fails to register a vehicle within 45 days upon purchasing the vehicle or within 45 days of moving into the City of Winchester.

In addition to the $5.00 penalty, there will be a 10% penalty added to their first personal property tax bill.

Frederick County

Tax Rates

  • Real Estate – $0.51 per $100.00 of assessed value
  • Personal Property – $4.86 per $100.00 of assessed value

Get more detailed information on Frederick County taxes here.

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