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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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