The agency’s timing guidance
The same page gives faster e-file/direct-deposit examples elsewhere and says certified mail can add three weeks. These descriptions address different steps. Use the official tracker’s guidance for your return.
Use the correct official service
Open the official state agency page below and follow its refund-status link. Keep the filed state return available for that service. Enter sensitive tax information only on the official agency website.
Keep federal and state processing separate
Your federal and state returns can be accepted and reviewed at different times. An IRS approval does not establish a state payment date. Follow the state tracker and any state notice for the next step.
Official phone contact
804-367-2486. Automated refund information. Check the official telephone guidance.
Questions you might have
When will my Virginia refund arrive?
The agency article’s checking guidance lists e-file up to 4 weeks and paper up to 10 weeks. This is guidance, not a guaranteed arrival window.
Where do I check a Virginia refund?
Use the official Virginia agency page linked here. Enter personal details only in the official service; this site never asks for them.
Does my federal refund date predict my state refund?
No. Federal and state returns are processed by separate agencies. Their acceptance dates, reviews and payment dates can differ.
What if my state return needs review?
The same page gives faster e-file/direct-deposit examples elsewhere and says certified mail can add three weeks. These descriptions address different steps. Use the official tracker’s guidance for your return.
Source for this guide
Retrieved 2026-09-30. Planning choices are explained separately.