Dividend income from US securities isn’t taxable in Virginia - how do you fill out form to not get taxed?

[Anothercrisis]

Good afternoon!

I see how this works if the government securities income was interest income you received showing up on your 1099-INT.  In my case, the government securities income I received was paid to me as dividends, not as interest, so it shows up on 1099-DIV.   How do I make sure I am not taxed for the government securities on my Virginia tax return?  There must be a question in the Virginia tax interview that I am supposed to answer.

thank you!

[SteamTrain]

@Anothercrisis 

Edit the 1099-DIV again in the Federal area.

On a page AFTER the main form with all its boxes, is a page that asks/says:

"DO these uncommon situations apply?"

You need to check the box for:

"A portion of these dividends is U.S. Government interest"

Then hit the "Continue" and you will enter the $$ amount that was from US Govt. interest/dividends.

That info then transfers to VA appropriately.

[Anothercrisis]

Thank you, I appreciate your response.