Updated Guidance from Virginia – May 28, 2026 The Virginia Department of Taxation issued updated guidance on May 28, 2026, regarding Virginia’s conformity to the 2025 federal new tax bill. For taxpayers subject to Virginia’s Limited Itemized Deduction computation and those claiming the general sales tax deduction on Line 5a of Virginia Schedule A, the […]
You cannot use the current-year TaxAct program to file a return for a different tax year. Texas labels its franchise tax forms by the year the report is filed, not the year being reported. For example, 2025 taxes are filed in 2026, so Texas labels those forms for 2026. TaxAct programs are labeled differently. The […]
If you are not seeing code “106” (long-term premiums) as a selection in the Virginia program, it is likely because first the long-term premiums must be entered in the Federal program, under Itemized Deductions (not to be calculated and taken on the Federal return, only to let code “106” appear on the Virginia return). Once […]
IRS Publication 555 explains how income and deductions must be reported when individuals live in a community property state. If spouses or registered domestic partners (RDPs) file separate federal returns, they may be required to report: One-half of their combined community income and deductions, and All of their own separate income and deductions. Community property […]
Below you will find links to the websites and/or forms for each state to request a copy of your state return or transcript. Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | […]
Checking Your State Return Status Visit the E-File and Tax Refund Status webpage of the tax agency you used to file. Keep in mind that state return acknowledgments may take up to 10 days. Checking Your State Refund Status Visit the State Resources webpage for your state’s tax department. Each state has different processing times, so delays may vary.
Before you can prepare your state return, you need to prepare your federal return. The federal return data will transfer to your state return, and the State Q&A interview section will prompt you for information specific to your state. To add a state return, go to our States – Adding or Removing Return FAQ. Related […]
IRS Publication 555 Community Property outlines the requirements for filing the federal tax return for married filing separate spouses, California or Washington same-sex spouses, or registered domestic partners (RDPs) domiciled in Nevada, Washington, or California. See the publication for additional details and definitions. TaxAct supports the completion of these returns so they can be e-filed. […]
