Calculate the exact sales tax your store collected and must remit to the state — including correct regional rates (Northern Virginia 6%, Hampton Roads 6%), dealer discounts, and exemptions. Matches your actual state return.
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Business & Filing Details
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Sales Figures for the Period
All sales for the period — taxable AND exempt — before any deductions. This goes in the "Gross General Sales" box on your state return.
Wholesale/resale sales, exempt food, prescriptions, government sales, out-of-state deliveries. Must match your exemption certificates on file.
Items taken from inventory for personal use — taxable at cost. Most businesses enter $0 here.
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Dealer Discount & Adjustments
Many states give businesses a small discount on tax owed for filing and paying on time. Virginia: 1% of first $100 of tax + 0.6% of remaining tax.
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Sales Tax Return Summary
Select your state, enter gross sales, then click Calculate Amount Due to State
Includes dealer discount and exactly matches your state return form.
GROSS SALES SUMMARY —
Gross general sales
Add: personal use
Less: exempt sales & deductions
Total taxable general sales
TAX CALCULATION
Rate applied (state + regional)
Total general sales tax
DEALER DISCOUNT (Vendor Collection Allowance)
Discount formula
Dealer discount deducted— $0.00
PENALTY & INTEREST
Penalty
Interest
FILING CHECKLIST — ENTER ON YOUR RETURN
1. Gross general sales
2. Exempt sales to deduct
3. Total taxable sales
4. Total general sales tax
5. Less dealer discount
6. Sales & tax totals
Total sales tax collected
Less: dealer discount
Add: penalty & interest
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE TO STATE
Important — Virginia Regional Rates: Northern Virginia localities (Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, Falls Church, Manassas) and Hampton Roads localities charge 6.0% total (state 4.3% + mandatory 1% + regional 0.7%). The rest of Virginia charges 5.3%. Always select your correct county/region to get the right rate.
State Sales Tax Rates & Filing Info — 2025 & 2026
Business rates for collecting and remitting sales tax. 2026 update: No state increased its base statewide sales tax rate effective January 1, 2026. Arkansas exempted groceries Jan 1, 2026. Returns generally due 20th of following month. Source: State revenue departments & Tax Foundation 2025/2026.
State
State Rate
Notes / Regional Rates
Dealer Discount?
Return Due
Filing Portal
For estimation only. Always verify current rates with your state DOR. Consult a CPA for official filing. Dealer discounts vary by state and filing frequency.