Tax Answers
Federal Income Tax Deadline: April 15
The deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes was Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Visit irs.gov/filing for tax information, including refund status, filing for an extension, and getting economic payment information.
Virginia Tax Return Deadline: May 1
Most people must file their Virginia tax returns by May 1 of each year. Additional information on Virginia tax filing deadlines can be found here. Options for filing electronically can be found here.
Seasonal Tax Clinics at the Library
IRS-trained volunteers will help prepare simple tax returns through AARP or Rappahannock United Way. They usually begin in February.
What to bring to every tax clinic appointment:
- Social Security Card(s)
- Photo ID(s)
- Last year's tax return(s)
- All necessary forms and receipts (W2s, 1099s, 1095-As, etc.)
- Childcare provider’s ID number
- Amount of any other income
- Health insurance information
- Bank routing and account numbers if requesting direct deposit
IRS Publications
IRS Forms and Publications Instructions
- Download forms and instructions for the present year back to 1996.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader is freely available to download and use for viewing and printing documents. You may also read lengthy publications online if you desire. Files may be searched by keyword.
- Some of the more popular forms are available in a "fill-in" version. This page also links to states' tax sites and electronic filing options.
- Check the IRS Newsroom for more information.
- The Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) is a tool that provides answers to a number of tax law questions.
- It can determine if a type of income is taxable, if you're eligible to claim certain credits, and if you can deduct expenses on your tax return.
- It also provides answers for general questions, such as determining your filing status, if you can claim dependents, if you have to file a tax return, etc.
Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Department of Taxation
- Individuals are encouraged to file electronically using iFile. You can find Virginia tax forms from 2009-present online.
- Answers to frequently-asked questions and forms for businesses and estates can be found on the department's homepage.
- You may also request that forms be mailed to your home, or download them in Adobe portable document format (.pdf) from home or in the library. Otherwise, forms are not being mailed out.
