Example: Personal Use Vehicle Valued at More than $20,000 Vehicle assessed value: $30,000. Tax rate calculation: ($4.15 / 100) x $30,000 = $1,245.00. PPTR on first $20,000: ($4.15 / 100) x $20,000 x 28% = $232.40. Total tax: $1,245.00 - $232.40 = $1,012.60. Annual tax: $1,012.60.
General Sales: Virginia - 4.3%; Fairfax County - 1%; plus an additional 0.7% state tax for transportation. Learn more about Virginia Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax.
Property taxes in Virginia are calculated by multiplying a home's assessed value by its total property tax rate. Assessed value is determined by local assessors on regular two- to six-year cycles. By state law, cities are required to reassess every two years and counties every four years.
The tax rate for most vehicles is $4.57 per $100 of assessed value. For properties included in a special subclass, the tax rate is $0.01 per $100 of assessed value. This special subclass includes the following: privately-owned vans used for van pools.
Example: Personal Use Vehicle Valued at More than $20,000 Vehicle assessed value: $30,000. Tax rate calculation: ($4.15 / 100) x $30,000 = $1,245.00. PPTR on first $20,000: ($4.15 / 100) x $20,000 x 28% = $232.40. Total tax: $1,245.00 - $232.40 = $1,012.60. Annual tax: $1,012.60.
You may view your tax information online or request a copy of the bill by emailing DTARCD@fairfaxcounty or calling 703-222-8234, TTY 711.
Qualify for Personal Property Tax Relief Per the Code of Virginia §58.1-3524, personal property tax relief (PPTR) gives tax relief on the taxes due for the first $20,000 in assessed value on qualified personal vehicles. No relief is given on any assessment amounts over $20,000.
Example: Personal Use Vehicle Valued at More than $20,000 Vehicle assessed value: $30,000. Tax rate calculation: ($4.15 / 100) x $30,000 = $1,245.00. PPTR on first $20,000: ($4.15 / 100) x $20,000 x 28% = $232.40. Total tax: $1,245.00 - $232.40 = $1,012.60. Annual tax: $1,012.60.
Property taxes in Virginia are calculated by multiplying a home's assessed value by its total property tax rate. Assessed value is determined by local assessors on regular two- to six-year cycles. By state law, cities are required to reassess every two years and counties every four years.
How Vehicle Taxes are Calculated. The Board of Supervisors sets vehicle personal property tax rates each year as part of the budget process. The current rate for most vehicles is $4.15 per $100 of assessed value.