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Richmond, Va. 23218-1115
(804) 367-8031 (Individual)
(804) 367-8037 (Business)
 
 
November 2014 e-Alerts Digest         SALES TAX

 

Live Chat will no longer be available after Dec. 31, 2014 due to required budget reductions at the Virginia Department of Taxation. 

 

For assistance, please call our Customer Support Center, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (804) 367-8031 for individuals, (804) 367-8037 for businesses or (804) 367-8045 for collections.

 

You may also send us a secure email for matters that are not time sensitive. For more information, see Contact Us on our website. 

 

 
Filing RemindersTwo
 

Monthly Sales Tax returns and payments for the month of October 2014 are due Nov. 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)

Retail 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 should this cause 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 Department 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 web page for information on what updates taxpayers can make through Business iFile.

 
Helpful Resource: Virginia Taxpayer Bill of RightsThree

The Virginia Taxpayer Bill of Rights booklet outlines taxpayer rights in contacts with the Department of Taxation, and contains a wealth of other useful information, forms, and instructions.

 

Intended as a guide to the rights provided in the Code of Virginia under the Virginia Taxpayer Bill of Rights, the booklet also describes the role of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate and the agency's collections, office audit, and field audit processes in detail, and covers the basics for offers in compromise and administrative appeals.  The booklet's appendices include forms and instructions for submitting an appeal or an offer in compromise, plus forms for designating a power of attorney.

 

The booklet is a valuable resource for both taxpayers and tax professionals.  Be sure to bookmark or download a copy of the booklet for your tax reference library!
Sign Up for e-Alerts about other Virginia TaxesFour

The Virginia Department of Taxation provides e-Alerts about individual income, insurance premiums license, pass-through entity, withholding, sales and use, and other miscellaneous taxes. Go to e-Alerts sign-up today and select the tax topics you're interested in.
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