Virginia State Tax Guide
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Virginia State Tax Guide
Virginia Key deadlines (tax year 2025, return filed in 2026)
- Filing deadline: May 1, 2026
- Extension request deadline: May 1, 2026 — Automatic unless you owe a tax liability then the deadline to file is May 1, 2026
- Extended return deadline: Nov 1, 2026 (6-month extension)
- Payment deadline: May 1, 2026
- Differs from federal: No
If you will owe taxes, your payment must still be made by the original May 1 deadline. To avoid penalties, you must pay at least 90% of your total tax liability by May 1.
If the due date for filing your return falls on a. Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, your return is due by the next regular working day.
November 1, 2026 (6-month extension)
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Payment rules
If you will owe taxes, your payment must still be made by the original May 1 deadline. To avoid penalties, you must pay at least 90% of your total tax liability by May 1.
Payment options
Payment plan availability
Available: Yes
Filing forms
Extension
- Form 760IP · Download form
Virginia Refund Tracking
Do I need to file?
Virginia grants an automatic 6-month extension to file your individual income tax return, meaning no formal application is required. If you expect to owe tax and want to take advantage of the automatic extension, you should use Form 760IP to calculate and remit your payment.
Filing methods
Online filing
Virginia grants an automatic 6-month extension to file your individual income tax return, meaning no formal application is required.
Mail filing
If you expect to owe tax and want to take advantage of the automatic extension, you should use Form 760IP to calculate and remit your payment.
