Virginia Tax Encourages You to File Your Taxes Now Electronically
The Virginia individual income tax deadline is just days away. You have until May 1, 2018, to file your 2017 state tax return, and the best way to do so is to file electronically.
“We encourage you to exercise your option to file electronically and request your refund by direct deposit,” said Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns. “You’ll likely get your refund sooner than those who file on paper or request refunds by check.”
In fact, you may be eligible to file your income taxes in Virginia for free. If you made $66,000 or less in 2017, you can file your state return through free, easy-to-use tax preparation software.
Here are some other steps you can take to ensure your return is processed and a refund is issued as quickly as possible:
- Be sure you have all W-2s, 1099s and other withholding information before filing your return;
- Include your Virginia driver’s license or Virginia identification card number on your return;
- If you were issued a Virginia Tax personal identification number (PIN), you must provide the PIN on your return;
- Provide all necessary information on your return and attach all required documents and schedules; and
- Be sure the spelling of your name(s), Social Security number(s) and all calculations are correct.
You can check your refund status anytime via our online tool or by calling (804) 367-2486.