Where Is My Virginia Tax Refund

Find more information about your Virginia state income taxes below.

Where’s my Virginia tax refund?

Check the status of your Virginia refund using these resources.

State: Virginia
Refund Status Website: Check My Virginia Tax Refund Status
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-804-367-2486 (automated)
Contact Form: Contact the Virginia Department of Taxation
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: May 1, 2026

Note: Please wait for up to 4 weeks before checking the status of your refund on electronically filed returns and up to 8 weeks for paper-filed returns.

FAQs

How long to get Virginia tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Virginia state income tax return and choose direct deposit (allow up to 4 weeks). However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait a bit longer.

If you e-filed before Feb. 2, expect your refund to move through the review process by March 9.

How to check Virginia tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the Virginia Department of Taxation website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number or ITIN, tax year, and expected refund amount.

When does Virginia release tax refunds?

Virginia processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within 4 weeks of filing (paper returns may take up to 8 weeks). Allow an additional 3 weeks for returns sent by certified mail.

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of taxation using the contact info above.

Why is my Virginia tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Virginia tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Virginia tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Once your refund is approved, Virginia issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

Virginia tax brackets

Virginia state income tax rates have only four brackets, regardless of filing type or income level. The state’s top tax bracket starts at just $17,000. Here are the tax brackets and Virginia tax rates for 2025:

Taxable Income	Tax Rate
Up to $3,000	2%
$3,001-$5,000	3%
$5,001-$17,000	5%
Over $17,000	5.75%

Virginia taxable income

To calculate an individual’s taxable income in the state of Virginia, there are many types of income that should first be subtracted from a taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income (AGI). For instance, certain portions of disability income and wages earned while working in the Virginia National Guard can all be subtracted. Virginia College Savings plan distributions can also be deducted from the AGI to reach the final taxable income total. Learn more about Virginia tax deductions.

View a complete list of Virginia subtractions from income.

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Where’s My Virginia State Tax Refund?

Where’s my Virginia tax refund?

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