What’s New
Rate Increase - Statewide and Regional. Effective July 1, 2013, the retail sales and use tax rate increases by 0.3%
statewide. In addition to the statewide increase, there is an additional 0.7% increase in localities included in the Northern
Virginia and Hampton Roads regions. These changes apply to general retail sales only and do not impact the rate charged
for sales of food for home consumption. Forms have been modified to reflect these changes. See Worksheet ST-7A for
instructions.
Definition of Qualifying Food
Food for home consumption by humans, as defined under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. § 2012, qualifies for
the reduced sales tax rate. The definition includes most staple grocery food items and cold prepared foods packaged
for home consumption. Specifically excluded from the definition of food for home consumption are alcoholic beverages,
tobacco and prepared hot foods sold for immediate consumption on and off the premises. The reduced sales and use
tax rate does not apply to seeds and plants which produce food for human consumption. More information is provided
in Tax Bulletin 05-78, Food Tax Rate Reduction, available on the website
Policy.nsf.
Return and Payment Filing
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File and pay as soon as possible after the close of the reporting period but not later than the 20th day of the
following month.
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Make your check payable to the Department of Taxation.
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After you have completed the return, the voucher and the schedule, mail them with your payment to:
Virginia Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 26627, Richmond, VA 23261-6627
Or deliver to your local Commissioner of the Revenue or Treasurer.
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DO NOT send the Worksheet (ST-7A) - maintain it as part of your records.
Customer Services
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For assistance use Live Chat at , call (804) 367-8037 or write to:
Virginia Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 1115 Richmond, Virginia 23218-1115
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Please use our online services to report a change to your business or mailing address or if you discontinue
business.
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Forms and instructions are available for download from the website, , or by calling (804)
440-2541.
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Form ST-7V
Virginia Business Consumer’s Use Tax Voucher
(Doc ID 137)
Preparation Voucher (ST-7V)
If paying by check, enter the total amount
due from Form ST-7 on the Form ST-7V, and
0000000000000000 1378888 000000
enclose this voucher and your check with your
return.
Mailing address:
Department Of Taxation
Period
Due Date
P.O. Box 26627
Richmond, VA 23261-6627
Account Number
14-
Name
Total Amount Due from Form ST-7
Address
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City, State, ZIP