Federal income tax treatment

Va. Code Ann. § 60.2-817, under Chapter 8. Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program..

Va. Code Ann. § 60.2-817

If the Internal Revenue Service determines that family and medical leave benefits under this chapter are subject to federal income tax, the Commission shall advise any covered individual filing a new claim for family and medical leave benefits, at the time of filing such claim, that:

1. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that benefits are subject to federal income tax;

2. Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments;

3. The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits in the amount specified in the federal Internal Revenue Code; and

4. The individual is permitted to change a previously elected withholding status.