What is VA Form SF-15?

The SF-15 is used by Federal agencies to adjudicate an individual’s claims for veterans’ preference. Veterans and certain family members who claim 10-point preference must fill out and submit the SF-15, to include supporting documentation when applying for Federal positions.

Is SF-15 required?

Do I need to submit an SF-15 when applying for jobs with the Federal government? If you are claiming veterans’ preference based on a service-connected disability, receipt of a Purple Heart or derived preference you may be required to submit a SF-15 along with supporting documentation.

What makes a 10-point veterans preference?

10-Point Preference Qualifications Ten points are added to the passing examination score of: A veteran who served any time and who (1) has a present service-connected disability or (2) is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

When do I need to file Form va-4?

Form VA-4 must be filed with your employer for each calendar year for which you claim exemption from Virginia withholding. (a) You had no liability for Virginia income tax last year and you do not expect to have any liability for this year.

What is a va-4 form used for?

FORM VA-4 INSTRUCTIONS Use this form to notify your employer whether you are subject to Virginia income tax withholding and how many exemptions you are allowed to claim. You must file this form with your employer when your employment begins. If you do not file this form, your employer must withhold Virginia income tax as if you had no exemptions.

Where do I send the certifying officer block on SF-15?

The certifying officer block on the SF-15 is signed by the agency representative. You do not need to have this signed when submitting with your application. Q. Where do I send the completed SF-15? A. The SF-15 and any other requested documentation is submitted to the agency where you are applying for employment.

Can You claim more than one personal exemption on va-4?

You may not claim more personal exemptions on form VA-4 than you are allowed to claim on your income tax return unless you have received written permission to do so from the Department of Taxation. Line 1. You may claim an exemption for yourself.