Effective October 1, 2020, a new 0.700% regional retail sales and use tax will be levied in the Central Virginia Region. The sales and use tax levied in these localities will total 6.000%, comprised of the 4.300% state tax, the 0.700% regional state tax, and the 1.000% local option tax.
The rate of tax on food purchased for home consumption is unaffected by the law change and will remain at the current 2.500% (1.500% state and 1.000%) rate statewide. The 0.700% tax on purchases of qualifying food for home consumption is being applied to the Central Virginia Region.
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