RICHMOND — Virginia Tax is reminding taxpayers who haven’t filed individual income taxes that the filing and payment deadline to submit a return is Wednesday, May 1.
Taxpayers can find detailed information on the Virginia Tax website.
“We are, as always, encouraging you to file electronically and request a refund, if you have one coming, via direct deposit,” said Tax Commissioner James J. Alex.
Electronically filed returns are typically processed within four weeks, Virginia Tax notes, while mailed returns may take up to eight weeks or longer to process.
Electronically filed returns offer other advantages, including:
- No penalties or interest will apply so long as a return is filed and full payment made by the deadline
- Those who qualify are eligible to file taxes for free
- Virginia has an automatic, six-month filing extension for those who miss the filing deadline, however, taxes owed must be paid on time to avoid additional penalties and interest
- Payments can be made online directly from a bank account; with a check or money order; or with a credit or debit card.
For secure online self-service, taxpayers can create and log into an online individual account, allowing them to track returns or refunds. The status of a refund can also be checked by calling 804-367-2486 or using the Where’s My Refund application on the Virginia Tax website.
