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Federal Income Tax Deadline: April 15

The deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes is 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.

IRS-trained volunteers will help prepare simple tax returns through AARP or Rappahannock United Way. 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
Locations of Tax Clinics
  • Fredericksburg: 1st Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00pm (February 4, March 4, April 1)
  • Porter: Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00pm, February 5-April 2
  • Salem Church: Tuesday, February 25, 12:00-5:00pm

  • Eligibility: Maximum income of $80,000 regardless of family size.
  • Tax sites will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Visit ruwfreetaxes.org or call 540-373-0041 for more information about site locations and filing options.
Locations of Tax Clinics
  • Howell: Mondays and Saturdays 9:30-1:00pm, February 1- April 7 (except February 17)
  • Cooper: Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm, February 6-April 10
  • Salem Church: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-2:00pm, February 5-April 11

  • Appointments are required.
  • Beginning January 21, contact Cooper, Howell, or Salem Church branch to make an appointment and to pick up the required intake packet from that branch.
  • The intake forms must be completed before your appointment date; otherwise, you will lose your appointment.

Browse online forms and other tax resources below.

Order online

The fastest way to get a Tax Return or Account transcript is through the ‘Get Transcript’ tool available on IRS.gov.

Order by phone

You can also order by phone at 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts.

Order by mail

To order your tax return transcript by mail, complete and mail either Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ. Form 4506-T can also be used to request other tax records: tax account transcript, record of account, wage and income and verification of non-filing.

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