How do I set up W-2 state-specific fields?
Find all of the state-specific fields on the W-2 Form in the Government Reporting Organization table. When you set up a state to file electronic W-2s, the state-specific fields on the Electronic Filing tab will be available for you to fill in. The state-specific fields will include all of the state-specific fields required by the state to file electronic W-2s.
Setting up electronic W-2 state-specific fields
1. Open Connect Payroll > Government Reporting > Organization.
2. Add a state.
First, click Add a New State.
The State form displays.
Second, select a state code from the State menu and then click OK.
Third, enter the ID Number assigned to the organization.
Now, the state-specific fields on the Electronic Filing tab are ready to set up.
3. Set up the state-specific electronic filing fields.
First, click the Electronic Filing tab and then click the tab with the state name.
Second, fill in the state-specific fields.
The state will have instructions on how to fill in these fields.
4. Click Save (CTRL+S).
The state-specific fields for filing electronic W-2s are saved.
Idaho (ID)
Click here to view the Idaho State Tax Commission W-2 Electronic Reporting Manual.
Indiana (IN)
Click here to view the State of Indiana W-2 and WH-3 Filing Requirements.
Kansas (KS)
Click here to view the Kansas 2016 Specifications for Electronic Filing.
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