2025 Form 760 - Resident Individual Income Tax Instructions - Get Your Tax Refund Faster Using e-File

Sep 19, 2026

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Resident Individual Income Tax Instructions for Virginia (2025 Form 760) explain how to file using electronic services to receive refunds faster and more reliably. The instructions describe advantages of e-File, including quicker direct-deposit refunds, fewer transcription and calculation errors, step-by-step completion guidance, proof of receipt, security safeguards, and 24/7 convenience. They also cover online access to refund status and 1099-G/1099-INT information, estimated payment and tax bill options, and refund fraud prevention actions and identity-theft response steps.

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Do You Need to File a Virginia Income Tax Return?

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VIRGINIA 2025 Form 760 Resident Individual Income Tax Instructions u Please file electronically! u Filing on paper means waiting longer for your refund. Here are 6 advantages of filing electronically: • FASTER REFUND–File electronically and request your refund asa direct deposit into your bank account. • FEWER MISTAKES – Electronic filing does the math for you and helps avoid costly mistakes, such as transposing numbers and calculation errors. • EASY TO USE – Follow step-by-step instructions for easy guidance through completing your return. • PROOF OF RECEIPT –When you file electronically, you’ll get a confirmation your return was received. • CONFIDENTIALITY – Our electronic filing options meet strict security guidelines to protect your identity and personal information. • CONVENIENCE – Access your tax account from anywhere 24/7. [www.tax.virginia.gov](www.tax.virginia.gov) Va. Dept. of Taxation 2614089 Rev. 05/26 Virginia Tax Online Services [www.tax.virginia.gov](www.tax.virginia.gov) Get Your Tax Refund Faster Using e-File Last year, over 4 million Virginia taxpayers used IRS e-File services to file their state and federal income tax returns. e-File is faster, safe and convenient. Use one of these Electronic Filing (e-File) options offered by participating software companies: • Free File-A free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing program available to taxpayers based on income and other eligibility requirements. • Paid e-File-Commercial tax preparation and e-File software available online or over-thecounter for personal use and through tax preparers. Visit our website to find out more about these options, including links to e-File providers. Look Up Your Form 1099-G/1099-INT Information Online Form 1099-G/1099-INT may be downloaded securely and printed from our website. Check Your Refund Status e-File combined with Direct Deposit is the fastest way to receive your refund. To check your status, [visit](visit www.tax.virginia.gov or call)[ www.tax.virginia.gov](visit www.tax.virginia.gov or call)[ or call](visit www.tax.virginia.gov or call) 804.367.2486. See below for approximate refund turnaround time frames. To reduce the risk of refund fraud, the Virginia Department of Taxation uses various processes to validate tax refunds prior to issuance. These processes could delay the receipt of your refund. • If you e-File your return, refunds are generally processed within 1 week but could take up to 4 weeks. • If you file a paper tax return, your refund will generally be processed within 8 weeks. • If you mail your tax return using Certified Mail, it could take an additional 3 weeks. Make Online Payments To make an Estimated Tax Payment, a Filing Extension Payment, a Return Payment or pay a Tax Bill online from your bank account, credit or debit card, [visit](visit www.tax.virginia.gov/payments)[ www.tax.virginia.gov/payments](visit www.tax.virginia.gov/payments). Take Advantage of More Individual Online Services From your personal home page you can: • View total estimated payments made for the current tax year and any overpayment you may have carried forward to the current year from your previous year’s tax return. • Update your address and phone numbers in your personal profile at any time. • View your transaction history including return status, refunds, payments and correspondence sent to you by the Department. • Set up to receive alerts and reminders. Refund Fraud Prevention The Virginia Department of Taxation takes the protection of your information seriously. Additional Steps to Protect You – and the Commonwealth As identity theft and refund fraud become more widespread, we are enlisting the support of taxpayers, tax preparers, employers, and payroll providers to stop tax fraud. Due to these changes, we may request additional information from you. In addition, we may take longer than in previous years to process your tax

FAQs

What are the main advantages of filing Virginia taxes electronically?

Electronic filing is promoted as faster for refunds (often within about a week), reduces mistakes by handling calculations, provides guidance through the return, offers proof of receipt, supports strict confidentiality/security guidelines, and allows access to tax account services 24/7.

How can you check refund status and how long do refunds typically take?

Check status via Virginia Tax Online Services or by phone. The document notes approximate timelines: e-File generally within 1 week up to 4 weeks; paper returns generally within 8 weeks; certified mail may add about 3 weeks, with potential delays due to validation processes.

What steps does the Virginia Department of Taxation recommend to prevent refund fraud and identity theft?

Do not share personal information by mail/phone/email/text with unknown people, file early and electronically, gather all W-2s and withholding statements before filing, and include your Virginia driver’s license identification number and issue date. If you are a victim, submit IRS Form 14039 and contact Virginia’s identity theft line, credit bureaus/banks, and local law enforcement to file a complaint.

Sep 19, 2026

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