Virginia tax deadlines (2026 tax year)
For returns filed in 2027. Different year? See Virginia 2025 deadlines →
Virginia state deadlines (2026 tax year)
| Individual return (filing) | May 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Extended filing deadline | November 1, 2027 |
| Estimated payments | May 1 · June 15 · September 15 · January 15 |
Individual returns are due May 1 (not April 15). Automatic 6-month extension to November 1; payment still due May 1. The first estimated installment is also due May 1.
Federal deadlines that still apply (2026 tax year)
| Individual (Form 1040) | April 15, 2027 · extension October 15, 2027 |
|---|---|
| S-corp (1120-S) & partnership (1065) | March 15, 2027 |
| C-corp (Form 1120) | April 15, 2027 |
| Estimated payments | April 15, 2026 · June 15, 2026 · September 15, 2026 · January 15, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When are Virginia state taxes due for the 2026 tax year?
Virginia individual income tax returns for 2026 are due May 1, 2027. If that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. An extension moves the filing deadline to November 1, but any tax owed is still due on the original date.
Does a Virginia extension give me more time to pay?
No. An extension extends the time to file, not to pay. To avoid penalties and interest, pay what you expect to owe by May 1, 2027.
When are Virginia estimated tax payments due?
Quarterly estimated payments are generally due May 1, June 15, September 15, January 15. Confirm the current-year dates with the Virginia Department of Revenue.
Dates are the standard statutory deadlines for the 2026 tax year and move to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or holiday. Always confirm the current dates with the Virginia Department of Revenue or the IRS. This is general information, not tax advice.