What is the sales tax rate in Wakefield, Virginia?

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

How is the Wakefield 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 Wakefield have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Wakefield sales tax rate last updated?

The Wakefield 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

Wakefield, VA Sales Tax Rate 2026

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

Combined Rate 7.000%

State5.300% County1.000%

Wakefield 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 Wakefield In?

Wakefield falls within Fairfax, Virginia. Fairfax imposes a sales tax in addition to the Virginia state base rate.

Wakefield ZIP Codes

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

23888

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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: Wakefield Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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

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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