Tax filing season in Virginia is now underway, and taxpayers are encouraged to e-file their individual income tax returns.
“We strongly recommend electronic filing,” said Virginia Tax Commissioner James J. Alex. “It’s the faster, safer option for taxpayers. We also recommend you request your refund, if you have one coming, via direct deposit.”
Virginia Tax takes refund fraud seriously and encourages you to do the same, a release stated. Its automated system reviews returns for suspicious activity or possible fraud, then employees manually evaluate the returns selected for review. Filing early helps ensure the fastest possible refund if your return is selected for review.
Here are some steps you can take to help make sure your return and refund aren’t delayed.
Gather all W-2s, 1099s and other withholding information before filing your return.
Include your Virginia driver’s license or Virginia identification card number on your return. Returns that don’t have that information won’t be re...