What is the sales tax rate in Sterling, Virginia?

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Virginia is 7.000% as of 2026. This includes the Virginia state rate of 5.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Sterling sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.000% (or 0.00700) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.00 in sales tax.

What is the Virginia state sales tax rate?

The base Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.300%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Sterling have a county sales tax?

Sterling imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Sterling sales tax rate last updated?

The Sterling sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Sterling, VA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Virginia is 7.000%.

Combined Rate 7.000%

State5.300% County1.000%

Sterling Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Virginia State Sales Tax	5.300%
County Sales Tax	1.000%
Special District Tax	0.700%
Total Combined Rate	7.000%

Which County Is Sterling In?

Sterling falls within Loudoun, Virginia. Loudoun imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Virginia state base rate.

Sterling ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Sterling for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.000% combined rate.

20164 20165 20166

Nearby Tax Rates

Business Nexus in Virginia

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Virginia from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Virginia sales tax.

FAQ: Sterling Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Virginia is 7.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $35.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Virginia. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Sterling are subject to the 7.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Virginia Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Virginia Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 7.000% rate for Sterling, VA

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Official Tax Authority

Virginia Department of Taxation

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via Virginia Tax Online Services.

Visit Official Portal (804) 367-8031