Virginia Business State Tax Extension I C Corporations Filing Guide

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Virginia Business State Tax Extension I C Corporations Filing Guide

Form 500CP | Virginia Corporate Income Tax Automatic Extension Voucher  ·  Corporations  ·  Business Filing Guide

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Overview

Virginia C Corporations are subject to state corporate income tax requirements, administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation. Virginia automatically grants an extension to file with no application or form submission required.

Extension Granted Automatically

Virginia automatically grants a filing extension for Corporations. The extended filing deadline is October 15, 2026. No application or form submission is required to receive this extension.

Payment Is Still Due by Original Deadline

Use the Virginia | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use Form 500CP | Virginia Corporate Income Tax Automatic Extension Voucher and send to: Department of Taxation P.O. Box 1500 Richmond, VA 23218-1500

Best Practices
  • No extension form is required—Virginia grants the extension automatically.
  • Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
  • Set a reminder to file your completed Virginia Corporations return by October 15, 2026.
Final Thoughts
  • Virginia’s automatic extension simplifies the process—no paperwork required. Pay any balance due on time and file your return by October 15, 2026.
  • Quick Reference Table
  • State Abbreviation
  • VA
  • State Name
  • Virginia
  • Business Entity Type
  • Corporations
  • Extension Status
  • Approved Automatically
  • Extended Due Date
  • October 15, 2026
  • Other Information
  • Virginia grants your business an automatic 7-month extension without the need to file a form or application provided: At least 90% of the corporation's income tax was paid by the original due date. The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due.
  • Online Payment
  • Virginia | Online Tax Extension Payment
  • Payment Voucher Form
  • Form 500CP | Virginia Corporate Income Tax Automatic Extension Voucher
  • State Payment Agency
  • Virginia Department of Taxation
  • Mailing Address with Payment
  • Department of Taxation P.O. Box 1500 Richmond, VA 23218-1500
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Quick Reference Table

State AbbreviationVA
State NameVirginia
Business Entity TypeCorporations
Extension StatusApproved Automatically
Extended Due DateOctober 15, 2026
Other InformationVirginia grants your business an automatic 7-month extension without the need to file a form or application provided: At least 90% of the corporation's income tax was paid by the original due date. The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due.
Online PaymentVirginia | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher FormForm 500CP | Virginia Corporate Income Tax Automatic Extension Voucher
State Payment AgencyVirginia Department of Taxation
Mailing Address with PaymentDepartment of Taxation P.O. Box 1500 Richmond, VA 23218-1500

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