State Income Tax Information

The Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for reviewing and processing state tax returns for Hanover County residents. The office staff reviews each tax return, checking for errors, omitted information and to verify that the correct filing status is used. If an error is discovered, the taxpayer is notified and given the opportunity to correct the return. Through on-line access to the Department of Taxation Information System, the staff can inquire on the status of a refund and offer assistance in reviewing adjustments and correspondence from the Department of Taxation.

The Commissioner of the Revenue is also responsible for handling estimated tax payments. Form 760ES Voucher 1 should be sent to the Commissioner by May 1. The Hanover County Treasurer processes all subsequent voucher payments.

The Commissioner's Office offers the following services to citizens...

• FREE PREPARATION OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE TAX RETURN
  If you bring a completed copy of your federal return and your W-2 forms to the office, our staff will assist you in completing your Virginia return. There is no charge for this service and no appointment is necessary.
• PROCESSING OF ACCELERATED REFUNDS
  If you qualify for an accelerated refund, our staff will immediately transmit information from your return on-line directly to the Department of taxation. If the information is within the Department guidelines, you will receive your refund in 5 - 7 days from the processing date.
• TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE
  Our staff is trained in the most recent tax legislation and will provide information and answer any questions you may have. Also, all Virginia (and many federal) individual income tax forms are available in the office.

The Filing Deadline For Virginia State Income Tax Returns Is May 1.

The First Estimated Tax Payment For Virginia Income Tax Is Due May 1.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at (804) 365-6129. Tax forms can be downloaded from the Virginia Department of Taxation web site.