Doing Business in Fairfax County

Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia tax its citizens and businesses to offset the costs of transportation, schools and other public services. The real property tax rate in Fairfax County has declined from $1.74 per $100 of assessed value in 1976 to the present rate of $0.89. The Commonwealth of Virginia has not raised its corporate income tax rate since 1972.

Business Taxes | Personal Taxes | Other Taxes

Major tax rates in Fairfax County include:

A complete description of state and local taxes is available for download (.pdf file). The FCEDA publication Doing Business in Fairfax County has a comprehensive description of business taxes in the county. The Quick Reference Guide is also helpful. For further information, contact the Virginia Department of Taxation or the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration.

eTax Management

Businesses — Virginia businesses can manage their tax accounts electronically through VA TAX/VEC Online for Business using the following services:

• iReg for Business allows new businesses to register online for most business taxes with the Virginia Department of Taxation and the Virginia Employment Commission.

• iFile for Business enables business taxpayers to file and pay sales and use, employer withholding, unemployment and estimated corporate income taxes over the Internet.

Individuals — iFile for Individuals enables most Virginia residents to file and pay individual income taxes online directly with the Virginia Department of Taxation, file and pay extensions and estimated tax payments, and check on the status of their refund.