What is trailing nexus?

Most states make you keep filing for a while after you drop below their threshold. California runs through the next full calendar year. Texas uses a rolling twelve months. We track each state's rule so you cancel on the right date, not too early.

Will I get in trouble for canceling a permit?

Not if you do it in the right order. We file every outstanding and final return first, then guide the cancellation. The real risk is canceling early or skipping a final return, which is exactly what we prevent.

Which platforms do you support?

Amazon, Shopify and WooCommerce, with BigCommerce, Etsy, Walmart and eBay supported through manual entry. You can also enter your states by hand on any platform.

Do you file my returns?

Yes. During the wind-down we file the zero-dollar returns so nothing lapses, and once you're deregistered in a state there's nothing left to file.

How is this different from Avalara or TaxJar?

They help you register and file more. We help you deregister and file less. We only charge for the states you keep.

No. TrailingZero is software that flags deregistration opportunities and handles filings. For complex situations we tell you when to bring in your accountant.

Is TrailingZero live?

Yes. Free audits are live now — run yours in minutes. Connect a store read-only or enter your registered states by hand to see which you can cancel and what it saves.

Does Virginia have a sales tax?

Yes. The statewide base rate is 4.3%. Remote sellers collect it once they have nexus.

When do I have to register for sales tax in Virginia?

When you have physical presence there or cross $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions over previous or current calendar year.

Can I cancel my Virginia registration if I'm under the threshold?

Generally yes, after clearing Virginia's trailing-nexus window and filing a final return.

No. This page is general education built from public sources and the rules change often. Confirm your specific situation with the state's tax authority or your accountant before you register or deregister.

Seller's guide

Sales tax in Virginia

Everything an online seller needs to know about sales tax in Virginia: the rate, when you have to register, marketplace rules, filing, and when you can cancel — in plain English.

By John DoeReviewed by Jane Doe, CPAUpdated June 2026How we verify

Confidence: moderate

Parts of this page (often the trailing-nexus timing) are still being verified, so our confidence here is moderate rather than high. Confirm anything you act on with Virginia Department of Taxation or a tax professional before you register or deregister.

Statewide base rate: 4.3%
Economic threshold: $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions
Marketplace law: Yes
Trailing nexus: ≈ 12 mo
Tax authority: Virginia Department of Taxation

Source: Virginia Department of Taxation

Nexus & savings calculator

Estimate whether you still have nexus in Virginia — and what canceling could save.

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Annual sales into Virginia

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I have physical presence hereFBA/3PL inventory, an employee, or an office in Virginia

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Physical presence
Sales over $100,000
Over 200 transactions

Still has nexus

You likely still have nexus in Virginia because of more than 200 transactions — Virginia still counts transactions. Keep filing here for now.

Trailing nexus: Virginia applies trailing nexus — expect to keep filing for roughly 12 months after your nexus ends. Confirm the exact window before canceling.

Filing cost here today

$600/ yr

Read the Virginia guide →

Estimate only — general education, not tax advice. Confirm with Virginia's tax authority before you register or deregister.

Do you need to collect sales tax in Virginia?

You have a duty to collect once you have nexus: physical presence (inventory, staff, an office) or economic nexus from crossing $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions over previous or current calendar year. Virginia still counts transactions: crossing 200 transactions creates nexus even on modest revenue.

The Virginia rate

Virginia imposes a mandatory statewide 4.3% state rate plus a mandatory 1% local add-on (levied statewide), yielding a standard combined baseline of 5.3%. Regional additions apply: Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads localities add a further 0.7% for a combined 6.0% rate; some localities reach up to 7.0%.

Marketplace and direct sales

Marketplaces like Amazon collect Virginia tax for you, but those sales don't count toward your own threshold. Direct sales on your own store you collect yourself.

Filing and zero returns

Once registered, Virginia requires a return every assigned period even when you owe $0 — miss one and you can face penalties. Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annual) is assigned by the Virginia Department of Taxation based on reported or estimated tax liability.

When you can cancel

If your Virginia returns are mostly $0, you may be over-registered. Canceling your Virginia sales tax registration makes sense if you have dropped below both the $100,000 sales and 200-transaction thresholds for a full calendar year, since Virginia's collection obligation lapses on January 1 of the following year. The catch is that you must file a final ST-1 sales tax return covering your last period of operation before or at closure, and Virginia's 6-year audit lookback for non-filers means unclosed accounts can attract scrutiny long after you stop selling.

Where TrailingZero fits

TrailingZero connects to your store read-only, maps where you actually have nexus state by state, and maps your real nexus in Virginia and flags whether you should register, keep filing, or cancel. During any wind-down it can file the zero-dollar returns so nothing lapses — and you only pay for the states you genuinely keep. Run a free audit anytime; this page is free education either way.

Virginia Sales tax guide FAQ

Does Virginia have a sales tax?: Yes. The statewide base rate is 4.3%. Remote sellers collect it once they have nexus.
When do I have to register for sales tax in Virginia?: When you have physical presence there or cross $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions over previous or current calendar year.
Can I cancel my Virginia registration if I'm under the threshold?: Generally yes, after clearing Virginia's trailing-nexus window and filing a final return.
Is this tax advice?: No. This page is general education built from public sources and the rules change often. Confirm your specific situation with the state's tax authority or your accountant before you register or deregister.

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Sources

Primary sources reviewed for this page. Data current as of June 2026.

TrailingZerois software, not a CPA or law firm, and this page is general education — not tax or legal advice. State rules and thresholds change frequently; confirm your situation with the state's tax authority or your accountant before you register or deregister. See how we research and review this data in our editorial & accuracy policy.