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Indiana Form W-2 & WH-3 Filing Requirements

The State of Indiana Mandates W-2 Filing!

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Indiana W2 Reporting Requirements

The State of Indiana mandates filing Form W2 with the state agency under the following conditions:

Scenarios Scenario 1 Scenario 2
Withholding Conditions If there is any Indiana State Tax Withholding If there is no Indiana State Tax Withholding
Filing Method Direct State Filing
Additional Forms Form WH-3 Not Required
Due Date January 31, 2025

The State of Indiana requires the following Forms:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Indiana require W2 filing?

Yes, the Indiana Department of Revenue requires the filing of the W2 Forms even if there is no state tax withholding.


Does Indiana have any additional requirements when filing W2 forms?

Yes. The state of Indiana requires additional forms to file along with Form W2.

Indiana has an additional requirement of Form WH-3 (Annual Withholding Tax) to be filed only if there is a state tax withheld.

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Note: When you E-File Form W2 with TaxBandits, you need to take care of the reconciliation Form WH-3.


What are the special fields required when filing a Form W-2 with Indiana?

When e-filing Form W-2 for Indiana, the state requires county codes as their special field.


What is Form WH-3?

Form WH-3 is an Annual Withholding Reconciliation form used to report the total amount of state income taxes withheld from individuals throughout the year. Also, it is used to claim an overpayment refund or pay if the taxes are underpaid.


What is the due date to file W2 with Indiana?

The filing due date for both the Form W2 and Form WH-3 with Indiana is January 31.

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Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next business day is the deadline.


What are the requirements to file W2 electronically with Indiana?

The State of Indiana mandates electronic filing for those who are reporting 25 or more W2 Forms.

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What are the penalties for not filing or filing W2 late with Indiana?

Failure to file or late filing of your W-2 form in Indiana can result in potential penalties. These include:

  • A 100% penalty for submitting a fraudulent return or for attempting to evade tax.
  • A $10.00 penalty for each failure to file a timely return, not exceeding $25,000 in any calendar year.

Learn more about Form W-2 penalties.


Where do I mail Indiana W2 forms?

Mail your Form W2s along with Form WH-3 to the following address.

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Indiana Department of Revenue,
100 North Senate Avenue, IGC N286,
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253.

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