Tappahannock, Virginia sales tax rate: 5.3%
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The sales tax rate in Tappahannock, Virginia is 5.3%. That’s the 5.3% state rate, with no local taxes. It’s the lowest of the 61 Virginia cities we checked, and 40 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Tappahannock combined rate
5.3%
- Virginia state
- 4.3%
- Essex CountyCounty
- 1%
Tappahannock sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- VirginiaState · 4.3%$4.30
- Essex CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
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State and county taxes add up to 5.3%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Virginia | State | 4.3% |
| Essex County | County | 1% |
| Combined rate | 5.3% |
Rate history
- July 20235.3%
- July 20245.3%
- July 20255.3%
- July 20265.3%
- Today5.3%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Tappahannock
Closest cities
- Urbanna25 mi5.3%
- Kilmarnock30 mi5.3%
- Richmond42 mi6%
- Williamsburg45 mi7%
- Newport News61 mi6%
- Saxis62 mi5.3%
- Exmore63 mi6.3%
- Alexandria64 mi6%
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What is the sales tax rate in Tappahannock, Virginia?
The combined sales tax rate in Tappahannock is 5.3% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4.3% Virginia state tax, 1% Essex County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Tappahannock?
Tappahannock has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 5.3%: Virginia’s 5.3% plus 1% county tax. This rate was calculated for Tappahannock’s 22560 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Tappahannock?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Tappahannock?
Yes, if they have nexus in Virginia: more than $100,000 in Virginia sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Virginia Department of Taxation and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Virginia Department of Taxation · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Tappahannock’s 22560 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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