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Richmond, Va. 23218-1115
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June 2014 e-Alerts Digest         SALES TAX

Filing Remindersone

Monthly Sales Tax returns and payments for the month of May 2014 are due June 20, 2014. Remember, if you file any of the below returns, you are required to file the return even if no tax is due (except for Business Consumer Use Tax, ST-7).

  • Retail Sales Tax returns (ST-9): Electronic filing and payment is required for Form ST-9.
  • Out of State Dealer's Use Tax return (ST-8)
  • Communications Tax return (CT-75)
  • Digital Media Fee return (DM-1)
  • Business Consumer Use Tax return (ST-7)
  • Vending Machine Tax return (VM-2)
  • Public Facilities Tax return (PF-1)
  • Watercraft Sales and Use Tax return (WCT-2)
  • Aircraft Sales Tax return (AST-2)
  • Motor Vehicle Rental Tax Return (MVR-420)

Please also note the following changes resulting from the electronic filing mandate for Form ST-9:

  • Pre-printed sales tax return coupons are no longer mailed to taxpayers.
  • Sales tax returns must be submitted electronically each period they are due, even if there is no tax due for that month.
  • Returns and payments must be submitted electronically on or before the due date to be considered filed and paid on time.

The Tax Commissioner has the authority to waive the requirement to file and/or pay electronically if this causes an undue hardship for the taxpayer. Requests for waiver must be submitted in writing, by completing the Virginia Electronic Filing Waiver Request form.

 

Remember: It is very important that the Virginia Department of Taxation maintains accurate information regarding taxpayer businesses. Many tax account updates can be performed through the Department's Business iFile system. Visit the Online Services FAQ for information on what updates taxpayers can make through Business iFile.


Accelerated Sales Tax Guidelines Remindertwo

Effective calendar year 2014, the accelerated payment requirement applies to dealers who reported total taxable sales and purchases of $48.5 million or more for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2013. This requirement is based on aggregate sales for all locations, regardless of the number of returns filed by the dealer.

 

A special notification will be sent to affected dealers on or about June 1, 2014, with their payment amount due and instructions for making payment. The amount of the payment will be 90 percent of their June 2013 tax liability. The payment will be due on June 25, 2014 for dealers paying by mail, and June 30, 2014 for dealers paying electronically. After making the accelerated payment, dealers should file their June return(s) on the normal due date, July 21, 2014, and reconcile the accelerated payment with the actual June 2014 liability. As a reminder, dealers who are required to file their Retail Sales and Use Tax returns and pay electronically are also required to remit the accelerated sales tax payment electronically.

 

The full Accelerated Sales Tax Guidelines are available here and in the Laws, Rules & Decisions section of the Department of Taxation's website as Public Document 14-58.  

 

If you have additional questions, please visit the Department's website, or contact Customer Services at (804) 367-8037. 


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