Does Vermont Require State W-2 Reporting?
Yes, Vermont does require state W-2 reporting even if there was no state tax withholding.
How Must Vermont State W-2 Reporting be Filed?
Vermont accepts e-filing and paper filing.
What are the Forms and Due Dates for Vermont State W-2 Reporting?
In addition to the Form W-2, Vermont requires Form WHT-434, Annual Withholding Reconciliation to be filed.
Forms W-2 and WHT-434 are due by January 31.
What are the W-2 penalties for Vermont?
The W-2 penalties for Vermont are as follows:
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Late filing: Penalty of 5% of tax due per month late.
- Minimum penalty of $50 regardless of tax due if return is more than 60 days late.
- Maximum penalty of 25% of tax due.
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Late Payment: Penalty of 5% of tax due per month.
- Maximum penalty of 25% of tax due.
- Fraud/Willfully intending to defeat or evade tax: Penalty of 100% of unpaid tax.
- Interest may also apply for each month that not filed/paid.
See the Vermont Interest and Penalties webpage for more information.
What is the Responsible State Filing Agency?
Vermont Department of Taxes
133 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633
Phone: (802) 828-2505
What about other states?
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