RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The deadline for Virginia employers or organizations to submit their records for withheld state income taxes in 2024 is approaching. The deadline for Virginia employers or organizations to submit their 2024 withholding records, including W-2 and 1099 forms, is Friday, Jan. 31. “It’s vital for employers to provide withholding records on time,” said Tax Commissioner James J. Alex. “Missing that deadline means that employees, retirees and customers could face significant delays with their tax refunds.” According to officials, issuers of 1099 documents can find current specifications in Virginia Tax's W-2/1099 Guide for Web Upload. Virginia Tax also accepts corrected W-2s or W-2Cs for tax year 2021 and beyond, with those needing to update or change wage or withholding data to use this form as well. For the 2020 tax year and prior years, payroll providers and employers will need to submit written copies of updated W-2s. According to Virginia Tax, there are two free, online filing options available to help Virginia employers and organizations submit withholding records electronically: eForms, which is a fast and free way to file and pay state taxes online Web upload, which allows people to file and pay employer withholding and income tax statements Officials said the authentication process for both eForms and web upload works the same way for W-2Cs and W-2s, so taxpayers should be prepared to enter requested withholding info to be authenticated. For more information, visit Virginia Tax's website or call the Virginia Tax Business Customer Service team at 804-367-8037.