Late Filing Penalty and Interest for Virginia State Tax Returns
When filing your Virginia state income tax return, it is important to meet the deadline to avoid penalties and interest. If you file after the due date or do not pay the full amount due by the due date, you may be subject to penalties and interest, as outlined in the Virginia Department of Taxation guidelines.
Penalty andри Interest for Late Filing
- Penalty for Late Filing: If you file your Virginia state tax return after the due date, you may be charged a penalty. The exact amount depends on the type of return and whether you owe tax.
- Interest Charges: Interest is charged on any unpaid tax from the due date of the return until the date of payment. The daily interest rate is 0.00025 (equivalent to 9% per annum) for calendar year filers. For fiscal year filers, the interest rate must be adjusted to match the applicable daily rate for the due date of the return.
- Fiscal Year Filers: If you file on a fiscal year basis, you must write “FISCAL YEAR FILER” across the top of page 1 of your return and include a statement indicating the beginning and ending months of your 12-month fiscal year.
How to Avoid Penalties and Interest
- File your return by the due date.
- Pay any tax owed in full by the due date.
- If you are unable to pay in full, consider setting up an installment agreement or requesting an extension (if applicable).
Additional Notes
- Penalties and interest may apply even if you are filing an extension, as long as the tax owed is not paid by the original due date.
- For Form 760C (Underpayment of Virginia Estimated Tax), penalties may apply if you failed to make estimated tax payments or underpaid, paid late, or your total payments and credits were less than 90% of this year’s tax or 100% (110% for high-income taxpayers) of last year’s tax liability.
Source:
Form 760 Instructions
Form 760C Instructions
Disclaimer: Always verify details with official Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions.