Missouri State W-2 Reporting Requirements

Does Missouri Require State W-2 Reporting?

Yes, Missouri does require state W-2 reporting even if there was no state tax withholding.

How Must Missouri State W-2 Reporting be Filed?

Missouri accepts paper and e-filing.

However, employers submitting 250 or more Forms W-2 are required to file electronically.

What are the Forms and Due Dates for Missouri State W-2 Reporting?

In addition to Form W-2, Missouri requires Form MO W-3Transmittal of Tax Statements to be filed.

Forms W-2 and MO W-3 are due by January 31.

What are the W-2 penalties for Missouri?

The W-2 penalties for Missouri are as follows:

  • Fail to file: Penalty of $2 per form, not to exceed $1,000.
    • This penalty also applies if the employer fails to file electronically when required to do so.

See the Missouri Withholding Tax FAQ for more information.

What is the Responsible State Filing Agency?

Missouri Department of Revenue
Harry S. Truman State Office Building
301 W. High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 751-3505

What about other states?

Alabama Florida Louisiana Nebraska Oklahoma Vermont
Alaska Georgia Maine Nevada Oregon Virginia
Arizona Hawaii Maryland New Hampshire Pennsylvania Washington
Arkansas Idaho Massachusetts New Jersey Rhode Island West Virginia
California Illinois Michigan New Mexico South Carolina Wisconsin
Colorado Indiana Minnesota New York South Dakota Wyoming
Connecticut Iowa Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee
Delaware Kansas Missouri North Dakota Texas
District of Columbia Kentucky Montana Ohio Utah

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