Code of Virginia
Chapter 6 - Retail Sales and Use Tax
§ 58.1-603. (Contingent effective date) Imposition of sales tax

There is hereby levied and imposed, in addition to all other taxes and fees of every kind now imposed by law, a license or privilege tax upon every person who engages in the business of selling at retail or distributing tangible personal property in this Commonwealth, or who rents or furnishes any of the things or services taxable under this chapter, or who stores for use or consumption in this Commonwealth any item or article of tangible personal property as defined in this chapter, or who leases or rents such property within this Commonwealth, in the amount of 4.3 percent:
1. Of the gross sales price of each item or article of tangible personal property when sold at retail or distributed in this Commonwealth.
2. Of the gross proceeds derived from the lease or rental of tangible personal property, where the lease or rental of such property is an established business, or part of an established business, or the same is incidental or germane to such business.
3. Of the cost price of each item or article of tangible personal property stored in this Commonwealth for use or consumption in this Commonwealth.
4. (Effective until September 1, 2021) Of the gross proceeds derived from the sale or charges for rooms, lodgings or accommodations furnished to transients as set out in the definition of "retail sale" in § 58.1-602.
4. (Effective September 1, 2021) Of the gross proceeds derived from the sale or charges for accommodations furnished to transients as set out in the definition of "retail sale" in § 58.1-602.
5. Of the gross sales of any services that are expressly stated as taxable within this chapter.
Code 1950, § 58-441.4; 1966, c. 151; 1984, c. 675; 1986, Sp. Sess., c. 12; 2004, Sp. Sess. I, c. 3; 2013, c. 766; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 383.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 58.1 - Taxation

Chapter 6 - Retail Sales and Use Tax

§ 58.1-600. Short title

§ 58.1-601. Administration of chapter

§ 58.1-602. (Effective until October 1, 2022) Definitions

§ 58.1-602. (Effective October 1, 2022) Definitions

§ 58.1-602.1. Repealed

§ 58.1-603. (Contingent expiration date) Imposition of sales tax

§ 58.1-603. (Contingent effective date) Imposition of sales tax

§ 58.1-603.1. (For contingent expiration dates, see Acts 2013, c. 766, and Acts 2020, c. 1235) Additional state sales tax in certain counties and cities

§ 58.1-603.1. (For contingent effective date, see Acts 2020, c. 1235; for contingent expiration date, see Acts 2013, c. 766) Additional state sales tax in certain counties and cities

§ 58.1-603.2. (For contingent expiration date, see Acts 2018, c. 850) Additional state sales and use tax in certain counties and cities of historic significance; Historic Triangle Marketing Fund

§ 58.1-604. (Contingent expiration date - see note) Imposition of use tax

§ 58.1-604. (Contingent effective date) Imposition of use tax

§ 58.1-604.01. (For contingent expiration dates, see Acts 2013, c. 766, and Acts 2020, c. 1235) Additional state use tax in certain counties and cities

§ 58.1-604.01. (For contingent effective date, see Acts 2020, c. 1235; for contingent expiration date, see Acts 2013, c. 766) Additional state use tax in certain counties and cities

§ 58.1-604.1. (Contingent expiration date -- see note*) Use tax on motor vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment brought into Virginia for use in performing contracts

§ 58.1-604.1. (Contingent effective date -- see note*) Use tax on motor vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment brought into Virginia for use in performing contracts

§ 58.1-604.2. Filing return; payment of tax

§ 58.1-604.3. Exemptions

§ 58.1-604.4. Not effective

§ 58.1-604.6. Gift transactions

§ 58.1-605. To what extent and under what conditions cities and counties may levy local sales taxes; collection thereof by Commonwealth and return of revenue to each city or county entitled thereto

§ 58.1-605.1. Additional local sales tax in certain localities; use of revenues for construction or renovation of schools

§ 58.1-606. To what extent and under what conditions cities and counties may levy local use tax; collection thereof by Commonwealth and return of revenues to the cities and counties

§ 58.1-606.1. Additional local use tax in certain localities; use of revenues for construction or renovation of schools

§ 58.1-607. Moving residence or business into Commonwealth

§ 58.1-608. Repealed

§ 58.1-608.1. Refund authorized for certain building materials

§ 58.1-608.2. Repealed

§ 58.1-608.3. Entitlement to certain sales tax revenues

§ 58.1-608.4. Suspension of exemption

§ 58.1-609. Repealed

§ 58.1-609.1. Governmental and commodities exemptions

§ 58.1-609.2. Agricultural exemptions

§ 58.1-609.3. Commercial and industrial exemptions

§ 58.1-609.4. Repealed

§ 58.1-609.5. Service exemptions

§ 58.1-609.6. Media-related exemptions

§ 58.1-609.7. Repealed

§ 58.1-609.10. Miscellaneous exemptions

§ 58.1-609.11. Exemptions for nonprofit entities

§ 58.1-609.12. Reports to General Assembly on tax exemptions studies

§ 58.1-609.13. Exceptions to § 58.1-609.10

§ 58.1-609.14. (For contingent expiration date, see Editor's notes) Personal protective equipment exemption

§ 58.1-610. Contractors

§ 58.1-610.1. Modular building manufacturers and retailers

§ 58.1-611. Credit for taxes paid in another state

§ 58.1-611.1. (Effective until date pursuant to Va. Const., Art. IV, § 13) Exemption for food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products

§ 58.1-611.1. (Effective pursuant to Va. Const., Art. IV, § 13) Exemption for food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products

§ 58.1-611.2. Limited exemption for certain school supplies, clothing, and footwear

§ 58.1-611.3. Expired

§ 58.1-612. Tax collectible from dealers; "dealer" defined; jurisdiction

§ 58.1-612.1. Tax collectible from marketplace facilitators; "marketplace facilitator" defined

§ 58.1-612.2. (Effective until October 1, 2022) Tax collectible from accommodations providers and intermediaries

§ 58.1-612.2. (Effective October 1, 2022) Tax collectible from accommodations providers and intermediaries

§ 58.1-613. Dealers' certificates of registration

§ 58.1-614. (Contingent expiration date -- see note*) Vending machine sales

§ 58.1-614. (Contingent effective date -- see note*) Vending machine sales

§ 58.1-615. Returns by dealers

§ 58.1-615.1. Repealed

§ 58.1-616. Payment to accompany dealer's return

§ 58.1-617. Extensions

§ 58.1-618. Assessment based on estimate

§ 58.1-619. Returned goods

§ 58.1-620. Repossessions

§ 58.1-621. Bad debts

§ 58.1-622. Discount

§ 58.1-623. Sales or leases presumed subject to tax; exemption certificates

§ 58.1-623.01. Online access to dealers' certificate of registration numbers

§ 58.1-623.1. Misuse of exemption certificates; suspension of exemptions; penalties

§ 58.1-623.2. Cigarette exemption certificate

§ 58.1-624. Direct payment permits

§ 58.1-625. Collection of tax

§ 58.1-625.1. Repealed

§ 58.1-626. Repealed

§ 58.1-626.1. Absorption of tax permitted

§ 58.1-627. Repealed

§ 58.1-628.1. Not effective

§ 58.1-628.2. Adjustment to the rate of tax imposed under this chapter

§ 58.1-629. Sale of business

§ 58.1-630. Bond

§ 58.1-631. Jeopardy assessment

§ 58.1-632. Memorandum of lien

§ 58.1-633. Records

§ 58.1-634. Period of limitations

§ 58.1-635. Failure to file return; fraudulent return; civil penalties

§ 58.1-636. Penalty for failure to file return or making false return

§ 58.1-637. Bad checks

§ 58.1-638. Disposition of state sales and use tax revenue

§ 58.1-638.1. Public Education Standards of Quality/Local Real Estate Property Tax Relief Fund established

§ 58.1-638.2. Repealed

§ 58.1-638.3. (Contingent expiration date) Disposition of 0.3 percent state and local sales tax for transportation

§ 58.1-639. Repealed