Does Connecticut Require State W-2 Reporting?
Yes, Connecticut does require state W-2 reporting.
How Must Connecticut State W-2 Reporting be Filed?
Connecticut accepts paper filing and e-filing.
However, employers submitting 25 or more Forms W-2 are required to file electronically.
What are the Forms and Due Dates for Connecticut State W-2 Reporting?
In addition to Form W-2, Connecticut requires Form CT-W3, Connecticut Annual Reconciliation of Withholding to be filed.
Forms W-2 and CT-W3 are due by January 31.
What are the W-2 penalties for Connecticut?
The W-2 penalties for Connecticut are as follows:
- Late filing: Penalty of $50.
- Failure to file: Penalty of $5 per form, up to a maximum of $2,000 per year, for employers who fail to file with the CT Department of Revenue Services. This penalty also applies if the employer was required to file electronically and failed to do so, even if they filed via paper filing.
What is the Responsible State Filing Agency?
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 297-5962
Please see the Connecticut Information Publication 2021 (16) for more information on Connecticut W-2 filing.
What about other states?
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