Virginia State Tax Extension
Virginia Personal Tax ExtensionForm 760IP
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Virginia provides an automatic six-month extension for filing personal income tax returns — no application, no federal extension required. Taxpayers who cannot file by Virginia’s original due date of May 1, 2026, are automatically extended until November 2, 2026. Virginia’s dates differ from most states — the original deadline is May 1, not April 15, and the extended deadline is November 2, not October 15. Any Virginia tax owed must still be paid by May 1.
May 1 Original — November 2 Extended
Virginia’s personal income tax return is due May 1, 2026 — not April 15. The automatic extension moves the filing deadline to November 2, 2026 — not October 15. Do not rely on the standard federal schedule when planning your Virginia filing. Any tax owed is due May 1.
6% Per Month, Up to 30% — Both File and Pay
Virginia’s failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties are each 6% of unpaid tax per month, capped at 30% — higher than most states. Both apply simultaneously on an unpaid balance. Pay your tentative Virginia tax by May 1, 2026, and file by November 2 to avoid all penalties.
Using Form 760IP
Form 760IP (Virginia Automatic Extension Payment Voucher for Individuals) is used when mailing an extension payment to Virginia. Online payments can be made at tax.virginia.gov/payments — ACH debit is free — or by credit card at tax.virginia.gov/credit-card-payments (convenience fee applies). No form is needed when paying online, and no federal extension is required to qualify for the automatic extension.
Late Filing and Payment Penalties
Virginia’s failure-to-file penalty is 6% of unpaid tax per month, up to a maximum of 30%. The failure-to-pay penalty is also 6% per month, capped at 30%. Both can apply simultaneously — Virginia’s penalty structure is among the steepest in the country. Pay your tentative tax by May 1 and file by November 2 to avoid both entirely.
Best Practices
- ✓Virginia’s original due date is May 1, 2026 — not April 15. Plan accordingly.
- ✓Pay any Virginia tax owed by May 1, 2026, using free ACH at tax.virginia.gov/payments.
- ✓No form or federal extension needed — Virginia’s six-month extension is fully automatic.
- ✓File your completed Virginia return by November 2, 2026.
Virginia stands out for two things: the fully automatic extension (no paperwork at all) and the unique May 1 / November 2 deadlines. Note these dates carefully — missing May 1 for payment triggers a 6%/month penalty that reaches 30% quickly. Pay by May 1 and file by November 2, 2026.
Quick Reference Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| State Abbreviation | VA |
| Extension Status | Automatic |
| Return Due Date | May 1, 2026 (not April 15) |
| Extended Due Date | November 2, 2026 (not October 15) |
| Online Payment | Virginia | Online Tax Extension Payment — Free ACH |
| Payment Voucher | Form 760IP | Virginia Automatic Extension Payment Voucher for Individuals |
| State Payment Agency | Virginia Department of Taxation |
| Failure to File Penalty | 6% of unpaid tax per month, up to 30% |
| Failure to Pay Penalty | 6% of unpaid tax per month, up to 30% |
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Any Virginia income tax owed is due by May 1, 2026. Pay online at tax.virginia.gov/payments for free ACH, or by credit card at tax.virginia.gov/credit-card-payments.
Pay Online — No Fee
Visit tax.virginia.gov/payments and pay by electronic funds transfer from your checking or savings account. Free — no convenience fee for ACH payments.
Pay by Card — Fee Applies
Visit tax.virginia.gov/credit-card-payments. Credit card payments are accepted with a convenience fee charged by the third-party processor.
Mailing Address with Payment
P.O. Box 1478
Richmond, VA 23218-1478
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