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Virginia Tax Deadlines – A Comprehensive Guide for 2026

Understanding Virginia tax deadlines is essential for residents and businesses in Ashburn and across the Commonwealth. Virginia has unique filing dates that differ from federal deadlines, and missing them can result in penalties and interest.

Individual Income Tax Deadline

According to the Virginia Department of Taxation , most individuals must file their tax return by May 1 . This is a unique two-week buffer after the federal April 15 deadline.

For fiscal year filers, returns are due the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year . If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you have until the next business day to file with no penalty .

Automatic Extension

Virginia allows an automatic 6-month extension to file your return (November 1 for most people) . No application is required. However, you still need to pay any taxes owed on time to avoid additional penalties and interest .

Estimated Tax Deadlines

If you need to pay estimated taxes, deadlines are available on the Individual Estimated Tax Payments page of the Virginia Tax website .

Federal Tax Deadlines

For the 2025 tax year, most individual taxpayers must file federal returns by April 15, 2026. The IRS provides toll-free telephone assistance and has local Taxpayer Assistance Centers . Before going to a taxpayer assistance center, you should call and schedule an appointment .

Where to Mail Virginia Tax Returns

The Virginia Department of Taxation provides specific mailing addresses:

  • Tax Payments: Virginia Department of Taxation, Processing Services Division, P.O. Box 760, Richmond, VA 23218-0760

  • Tax Refunds: Virginia Department of Taxation, Processing Services Division, P. O. Box 1498, Richmond, VA 23218-1498

  • Virginia Estimated Payments: Virginia Department of Taxation, Processing Services Division, P. O. Box 1478, Richmond, VA 23218-1478 

Make checks or money orders payable to the Virginia Department of Taxation. To pay by credit card, go to the Virginia Department of Taxation website .

Special Virginia Filing Situations

Nonresidents with Virginia income – If you live in another state but have rental property and/or business income from Virginia, file Virginia Form 763, a nonresident tax return .

Part-year residents – If you moved into or out of Virginia during the year, file Virginia Form 760PY, a Virginia part-year resident return .

Retirees – If you’re retired and don’t have Virginia withholdings taken out of your retirement income and want the income covered for Virginia taxes, file Virginia Form 760ES (estimated tax form) or contact the Virginia Department of Taxation at 804-367-8031 .

Business Tax Deadlines

The Virginia Department of Taxation offers electronic filing options for businesses through its Web Upload system, available 24/7 . Businesses can file Sales/Use Tax, Withholding Tax, and Forms W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, and VK-1 through this system .

Taxpayer Rights

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is available on the IRS’s website . The IRS also provides a Taxpayer Advocate Service with problem resolution personnel to address taxpayer complaints that cannot be resolved through regular channels .

At Nova Tax & Accounting Services , our expert tax solutions team helps Virginia taxpayers meet all filing deadlines. Schedule your free consultation to ensure you stay compliant.