The software used to transmit the data must be certified by both the IRS and the Virginia Department of Taxation. The IRS will acknowledge acceptance of the federal data and receipt of the state data. The IRS acts as a conduit through which the Virginia Department of Taxation will retrieve the state data for processing. The accepted returns will then be processed through the Virginia Department of Taxation's computer system. Rejected returns must be filed on paper.
Electronic Filing is available through tax preparers and some local tax authorities.
Contact your local Commissioner of the Revenue, Director of Finance or Director of Tax Administration for details. Rejection by the receiving depository financial institution. In addition to the returns accepted for federal electronic filing listed in the IRS Publication 1345 for 2000, below is a list of the most popular forms, schedules and certain items on the Virginia return that can be transmitted electronically.