Everyone has an automatic 6-month filing extension in Virginia, which moves the filing deadline from May 1 to November 1 for most taxpayers. All Virginia state taxpayers can qualify for an automatic six month extension for filing income tax returns.No application for an extension is required. Virginia offers a 6-month extension, which moves the individual filing deadline from May 1 to November 1 (for calendar year filers). Virginia law provides an automatic six-month filing extension for income tax returns. No application for extension is required. You will need to e-file a VA tax extension on or before May 1, 2025. All individual Virginia tax return filers are granted an automatic 6month extension of time to file their income tax returns. The Extension Deadline is October 15, 2024 to file your Virginia income tax return. The Extension Deadline is October 15, 2024 to file your Virginia income tax return.