Free tax help in Virginia
How to file your Virginia and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Virginia deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | May 1, 2026. Usually May 1. |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension to November 1 with no form; at least 90% of the tax must be paid by May 1 or an extension penalty applies. |
| State tax agency | Virginia Department of Taxation |
Free Virginia state filing
Virginia Free File
Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).
Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)
See Virginia Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Virginia may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Virginia residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Virginia return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my Virginia state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Virginia options include Virginia Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Virginia tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Virginia return was due May 1, 2026. Usually May 1. Automatic six-month extension to November 1 with no form; at least 90% of the tax must be paid by May 1 or an extension penalty applies.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Virginia?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in Virginia?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Virginia Department of Taxation, our partner Pack Tax works with Virginia residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- Virginia Tax Free File
- Virginia Tax when to file
- Virginia Tax news: May 1, 2026 deadline
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Virginia facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Virginia Department of Taxation before you file.