How do I update an employee's state code? (Employees)
Add or update the two-character state code on an employee record. The Payroll and Government Reporting application use the two-character state code on the employee record to generate payroll state and federal reports and forms.
Updating an employee's state code in the Payroll application
1. Open Connect Payroll > Employees > Modify Existing Employees.
2. Use the State/Province box to enter a valid two-character state code.
The IRS State Abbreviations PDF is a list of valid two-character state codes that is used by the IRS.
State/Province box in Modify Existing Employees
3. Click Save (CTRL+S).
The two-character state code is saved.
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