Note: The best practice when entering multiple state tax information into TaxSlayer Pro is to first create the nonresident return(s) and finish with the resident return. This allows the income tax data from another state to transfer to the resident return. In TaxSlayer Pro, when creating the resident return you are prompted to pull in other state tax info, and by selecting "Yes" this info is pulled in and the credit for taxes paid to another state is automatically calculated.
Virginia residents may claim a nonrefundable credit for taxes paid to another state. The income must be taxed by both jurisdictions. This credit is for state income taxes imposed on a taxpayer's income; it does not apply to local government or foreign income taxes.
Income taxes paid to Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, and Oregon are not eligible for credit on the Virginia return. For those states, the credit must be claimed on the nonresident return filed with the state where the taxes were levied.
Before starting the Virginia resident return, prepare the nonresident return(s). Once all nonresident returns are finished, create the Virginia resident return. TaxSlayer Pro will prompt to import any other state tax information found. Selecting Yes at this prompt will automatically calculate the credit for taxes paid to the other state.
Otherwise, to view or adjust the credit for taxes paid to another state in the Virginia individual tax return in TaxSlayer Pro, from the Virginia Resident Tax Return Menu select:
- Payments and Credits
- Other State Credits
Additional Information:
Virginia State Tax Information
Desktop: Which States Does Virginia Have a Reciprocal Agreement With?
VA DOT: Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State
TaxSlayer Pro strives to keep the information on this page timely and accurate but makes no promise or guarantee about the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the contents of this page. This is general information and is not intended to be tax advice. You are encouraged to also review the underlying state resources and publications.