Form W-2

Ohio State W-2 Reporting Requirements

Ohio state W-2 reporting is required regardless of state tax withholding, on Form IT-3, by January 31. For more info, contact the Ohio Department of Taxation

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Does Ohio Require State W-2 Reporting?

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

How Must Ohio State W-2 Reporting be Filed?

Ohio accepts e-filing only.

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

In addition to the Form W-2, Ohio requires Form IT-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements to be filed.

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

What are the W-2 penalties for Ohio?

The W-2 penalties for Ohio are as follows:

  • Late filing: Penalty is the greater of $50 per month, up to a maximum of $500, or 5% per month, up to a maximum of 50% of tax due.
  • Late Payment: Penalty of 50% of tax due, plus interest.
  • Both penalties may apply

See the Ohio Employer Withholding Tax Guidelines for more information on this.

What is the Responsible State Filing Agency?

Ohio Department of Taxation
Rhodes State Office Tower
30 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (888) 405-4039

What about other states?

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ArkansasIdahoMassachusettsNew JerseyRhode IslandWest Virginia
CaliforniaIllinoisMichiganNew MexicoSouth CarolinaWisconsin
ColoradoIndianaMinnesotaNew YorkSouth DakotaWyoming
ConnecticutIowaMississippiNorth CarolinaTennessee
DelawareKansasMissouriNorth DakotaTexas
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