1099 Tax Calculator Virginia 2026
Virginia has 4 income tax brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%, with the top rate kicking in at just $17,000 - the lowest top-bracket threshold among states with graduated income taxes. Most Virginia self-employed workers pay close to the top 5.75% rate on their state taxable income. Use the calculator below to estimate your 2026 federal + state + SE tax owed.
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How Virginia taxes self-employment income
Virginia has graduated income tax brackets with a top rate of 5.75%.
Virginia has 4 brackets with identical thresholds for single and MFJ (marriage-penalty design). The top 5.75% rate kicks in at just $17,000 — the lowest top-bracket threshold among graduated-tax states. Effectively, most Virginia filers pay close to the top rate.
Federal tax also applies
Regardless of state, all 1099 contractors and self-employed workers in Virginia owe federal income tax and self-employment tax. SE tax is 15.3% on net earnings (12.4% Social Security up to $184,500 in 2026, plus 2.9% Medicare with no cap). Federal income tax follows the standard bracket structure (10-37%).
The calculator above includes federal, SE, and Virginia state tax in one estimate, and breaks down quarterly estimated payments due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.