WRIC

Virginia opts in to federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, VEA condemns move

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Individuals and companies donating to qualified educational organizations will soon be able to claim up to $1,700 in federal tax credits under Virginia’s recent participation in ...
NBC Washington

Proposed sales tax could help fund public transit in Northern Virginia

With the new year also comes some key funding challenges, one of the biggest being how to fund public transit services in Northern Virginia. Metro is going to need some more funding, and now in ...
WSLS 10

Virginia lawmakers to reconsider eliminating grocery tax

Virginia families could soon save approximately $150 annually as lawmakers consider eliminating the state’s 1% grocery tax, though the move could cost the state $250 million in revenue. Virginia is ...
The Business Journals

Virginia's data center tax abatement surges to estimated $1.6 billion in fiscal 2025

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Virginia's data center tax break ...
WVEC

Youngkin proposes $72B Virginia budget focused on tax cuts and education

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday unveiled his proposed 2026-2028 biennial budget, touting Virginia’s financial strength, record revenues, and what he called a “Great Virginia ...
wtvr

Youngkin's final Virginia budget: $730M in tax breaks faces Democratic opposition

RICHMOND, Va. — Outgoing Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his final proposed two-year budget to lawmakers, including hundreds of millions in tax relief for Virginians and pay increases for state ...
WVEC

Virginia Beach restaurants, customers endure the meal tax

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Someone going out for a simple slice of pizza or a bite to eat will be taxed more on that bill here in Virginia Beach than in Times Square or Downtown San Francisco. Virginia ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Column: Virginia Beach’s prepared meals tax must go

As the holiday season approaches, Virginians may struggle to find issues that genuinely cut across political lines. Yet in Virginia Beach, one bipartisan concern stands out clearly: the city’s ...
Governing

Virginia’s Data Center Tax Breaks Cost the State $1 Billion

Since 2010, data centers in Virginia have not had to pay the state’s sales and use tax. At a rate of 4.3%, that foregone revenue adds up: Over the past decade, data centers have been exempt from ...
Government Technology

Virginia Data Center Tax Incentives Have Nearly Doubled

(TNS) — Since 2010, data centers in Virginia have not had to pay the state’s sales and use tax. At a rate of 4.3%, that foregone revenue adds up: Over the past decade, data centers have been exempt ...
Virginia Business

JLARC: Data centers received $2.7B in state tax cuts

Virginia data centers avoided $2.7B in Virginia sales and use taxes from FY 2015 to FY 2024 Exemption accounts for 53% of state economic incentive spending In FY 2024, the tax exemption for data ...
ConsumerAffairs

Best Tax Relief Companies in Virginia

Learn more about our top picks for the best tax relief companies, based on real, verified reviews from customers in Virginia on ConsumerAffairs. Larson’s 15-day money-back guarantee offers peace of ...