AARP TAX HELP

As of February 13, 2023, the Winchester AARP Tax-Aide service will begin preparing both federal and state returns for free at the War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett Park (1001 Cork Street in Winchester).  It is not required to be a member of AARP or retired to have returns prepared.  Service is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 2 pm.  Appointments may be scheduled beginning February 1 by calling 901-249-0322.  Envelopes with instructions and Interview/Intake Sheets will be available in the War Memorial Building's lobby starting on January 23.

State Income Taxes

Virginia individual income tax returns are due every year on May 1.  Taxpayers are granted an automatic six-month extension for filing an individual income tax return.  No application for extension is required; however, any tentative tax due must be paid with a special voucher (Form 760IP) by the original due date for filing the return (May 1st for calendar year filers).  The penalty for underpayment of tentative tax is 2% per month.  There is no penalty for filing a refund return after the due date.

The Frederick County Commissioner of the Revenue's office has many Virginia State income tax forms available for Frederick County residents.  NOTE:  due to staff changes, we are unable to continue to provide tax preparation assistance at this time.  In addition, we no longer process VA income tax returns.  All income tax returns sent to the Commissioner will simply be forwarded to the Richmond office. 

Therefore, in order to avoid any delay in processing, completed income tax returns should be sent to:

FOR REFUNDS or ZERO BALANCE (no refund or no tax due):  Virginia Department of Taxation, PO Box 1498, Richmond VA 23218-1498.   

FOR TAXES DUE:  Virginia Department of Taxation, PO Box 760, Richmond VA  23218-0760 

Tax return status information is available at the Virginia Department of Taxation's website or by calling 1-804-367-8031.

Estimated Income Taxes

Beginning in 2021, the Frederick County Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer’s Office will no longer be accepting and processing Virginia quarterly estimated taxes for Frederick County residents.

The following options are available for you to file and pay your estimated income taxes:

1. Use the Virginia Department of Taxation’s website for various online methods to file and/or pay [click here for detailed printable information on options (e.g., directly from your bank, by ACH credit, using a credit or debit card)]
   
   
2. Mail the completed payment voucher (760ES) and payment directly to:

   Virginia Department of Taxation
   PO Box 1478
   Richmond VA 23218

Any estimated tax filings and payments that are sent to our office are simply re-mailed to the Virginia Department of Taxation.

 Links

Internal Revenue Service
Virginia Department of Taxation

Note that the Virginia Department of Taxation no longer provides "Live Chat" online services due to required budget reductions.  For assistance from VA DTAX, call their Customer Support Center, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at:

804.367.8031 for Individuals

804.367.8037 for Businesses

804.367.8045 for Collections