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State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Virginia Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 27423
Richmond, VA 23261-7423
Email: ind_efile@tax.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-367-9286
Tax Refund Inquiries: 804-367-2486 or 804-367-8031
State electronic filing details
| Grace period | None |
| E-filing mandate | Must e-file if preparing 50 or more returns |
| Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
| Return types accepted |
Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Amended Extensions Estimates |
| Return types not accepted |
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| Accepts returns with these conditions |
Refund Zero balance Balance due |
| Direct deposit of refunds | Yes |
| Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) Credit card |
| Signature requirements | ERO retains signed Form VA-8543 or VA-8879 for 3 years. |
| Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
| Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
| Special considerations | See Handbook for Authorized Tax Preparers and Electronic Return Originators for more information. |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Department of Taxation
P O Box 1500
Richmond, VA 23218-1500
Email: bus_efile@tax.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-367-9286
State electronic filing details
| Grace period | No grace period allowed. |
| E-filing mandate | Forms 500 and 502. |
| Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
| Return types accepted |
S Corporation C Corporation Consolidated/Combined Amended Short-year |
| Return types not accepted |
Extension Estimate Payments Composite Withholding |
| Direct deposit of refunds | No |
| Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) |
| Signature requirements | Form VA8453C/P or VA-8879C/P retained by ERO for 3 years. |
| Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
| Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
| Special considerations |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Department of Taxation
P O Box 1500
Richmond, VA 23218-1500
Email: bus_efile@tax.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-367-9286
State electronic filing details
| Grace period | None. Virginia does not follow the IRS return perfection period. A return must be transmitted and accepted by the due date of the return to be considered timely filed. |
| E-filing mandate | If you prepare more than 25 tax returns per year. |
| Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
| Return types accepted |
Partnership Amended Short-year Composite (part of main return) Withholding (part of main return) BI-476 |
| Return types not accepted |
Extensions |
| Accepts returns with these conditions |
Refund Zero balance Balance due |
| Direct deposit of refunds | Yes |
| Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) Check by mail |
| Signature requirements | ERO retains signed Form 8879-VT-C retained by ERO for 3 years. |
| Supports PDF attachments | No |
| Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
| Special considerations |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Virginia Department of Taxation
Email: Fid_efile@tax.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-367-8031
State electronic filing details
| Grace period | None |
| E-Filing mandate | Yes |
| Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
| Return types accepted |
Resident Non-resident Amended |
| Return types not accepted |
Estimate payments Extension |
| Accepts return with these conditions |
Refund Zero balance Balance due |
| Direct deposit of refunds | No |
| Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) Credit card via website Electronic funds transfer (EFT) Check by mail |
| Signature requirements | No signature form. |
| Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Department of Taxation
P O Box 1500
Richmond, VA 23218-1500
Email: bus_efile@tax.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-367-9286
State electronic filing details
| Grace period | No grace period, mst be filed by due date. |
| E-filing mandate | Form 500 |
| Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
| Return types accepted |
Unrelated Business Income Tax Return |
| Return types not accepted |
Annual Information Return Extensions Estimate Payments |
| Direct deposit of refunds | No |
| Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) |
| Signature requirements | Form VA-8453C or VA-8879C retained by ERO for 3 years. |
| Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
| Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
| Special considerations |
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