You must file this form with your employer when your employment begins.
No form filed: If you do not file this form, your employer must withhold Virginia income tax as if you had no exemptions.
Exempt: Form VA-4 must be filed with your employer for each calendar year for which you claim exemption from Virginia withholding.
Spouse: You may claim an exemption for your spouse if he or she is not already claimed on his or her own certificate.
Age 65: If you will be age 65 or over by January 1, you may claim one exemption on Line 5(a).
SCRA: If you claim exemption under the SCRA check the box on Line 4 and attach a copy of your spousal military identification card to Form VA-4.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form VA-4 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 24 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min |
| Edition | 04/26 |
| Issuing agency | Virginia Department of Taxation |
| Where to file | With your employer |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | VA-4, VA4, Form VA4, Form VA-4, Virginia VA-4, Employee's Virginia Income Tax Withholding Exemption Certificate |
| Official source | Form VA-4 (Rev 04/26), Virginia Department of Taxation |
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