Federal Income Tax Preparation
The Alleghany County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is an official VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site for qualifying filers. For tax year 2020, if your total household income is $57,000 or less, you may qualify for free federal income tax preparation, including free e-file. We begin filing February 12 and you may call us at 863-6640 for an appointment.
Free-File
The following links are provided for free, self income tax preparation.
https://freefile.intuit.com/?vitaSiteId=S12011842
Intuit (TurboTax):
- Under $39,000 AGI, or
- Eligible for EITC, or
- Active Duty Military and under $72,000 AGI
- Free state return if you qualify for a free federal return (all states)
https://www.olt.com/main/vita/getstarted.asp?affiliate=VITAFREE&linkID=S12011842
OnLine Taxes:
- Under $72,000 AGI, or
- Eligible for EITC, or
- Active Duty Military and under $72,000 AGI
- Free state return if you qualify for a free federal return
http://www.freetaxact.com/alltax.asp?sc=20050399&p=20&ad=S12011842
Tax Act:
- Under age 56 and under $63,000 AGI, or
- Eligible for EITC, or
- Active Duty Military and under $72,000 AGI
- Free state return if you qualify for a free federal return
Forms
A limited number of state and federal tax forms are available in the Commissioner’s office. The following web sites are available online if you would prefer to download forms:
www.irs.gov
www.tax.virginia.gov
State Income Tax Preparation
Staff in the Commissioner’s office will assist you in filling out your individual state tax return. There is no charge for this service. All that you have to do is bring in a complete copy of your federal tax return along with all income statements (W-2’s, 1099’s, etc).
Balance Due Returns
If you owe state income taxes, mail your payment to the Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 760, Richmond, VA 23218-0760.
State Estimated Payments
Initial state estimated payments made by Alleghany County taxpayers are processed in the Commissioner’s office. The remaining 3 estimated payments are made in the Alleghany County Treasurer’s office.
Checking the Status of a Return
If you would like to check on the status of your return, you can call us at 540-863-6640 and we will go online with the Department of Taxation and do this for you. You can also go online with the Department of Taxation at the website www.tax.virginia.gov and check the status of your return. If you wish to speak directly with the Department of Taxation, the number is: 804-367-8031.
