North Carolina Form W-2 & NC-3 Filing Requirements for 2024

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North Carolina W-2 Filing Criteria

The State of North Carolina requires W-2 filing, even if no state tax is withheld.

Filing Criteria Form W-2

Criteria 1

If there is North Carolina state tax withheld

Filing Method:

Direct State Filing

Additional Form:

Form NC-3

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Criteria 2

If there is no North Carolina State Tax Withholding

Filing Method:

Direct State Filing

Additional Form:

Not Required

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Information Required to File W-2 Forms with
North Carolina

Discover the key information needed to file Form W2 with the State of North Carolina.

Information Required to File W-2 Forms

1. Employer’s state ID number

The employer's state identification number refers to the North Carolina Withholding Tax Account Number.

North Carolina State ID Format: 9 digits (Eg: 999999999)

2. North Carolina state/local wages

The total amount of taxable wages, tips, that is subject to North Carolina state income tax.

3. North Carolina state tax withheld

The total amount of state income taxes withheld from the employee’s wages.

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If you’ve withheld any North Carolina taxes, you must file Reconciliation Form NC-3.

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North Carolina Annual Withholding Reconciliation
Form NC-3

Form NC-3 is an Annual Withholding Reconciliation used to report the total income taxes withheld from employees/contractors and taxes remitted to the state. It's also used to claim an overpayment refund or pay if the taxes are underpaid.

Information Reported on Form NC-3:

  • Monthly North Carolina income tax withheld (or quarterly/semiweekly amounts, if applicable).
  • Total NC withholding tax reported on wage and tax statements (1099s).
  • Total NC income tax withheld on Forms NC-5Q (quarterly).
  • Reconciliation of amounts withheld and amounts reported, including overpayment or underpayment.
  • 1099 statements showing tax withheld, including payments for personal services, contractors, invalid TINs, and pensions/annuities.
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How Is Form W-2 Filed with the State of North Carolina?

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  • Step 1: Choose Form W-2

    Select the type of W-2 form you want to file.

  • Step 2: Enter Form W-2 details

    Complete the form using manual entry or other bulk import options.

  • Step 3: Complete State Filing Information

    Provide the necessary State Filing Details

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  • Step 5: Review and Transmit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Carolina require W2 filing?

The North Carolina Department of Revenue requires W2 filing even if there is no state withholding.


Does North Carolina have any additional requirements when you file W2 forms?

The state of North Carolina requires additional Form NC-3 (Annual Withholding Reconciliation) to be sent only if there is a state tax withheld. (When you E-File Form W2 Online with TaxBandits, you need to take care of the reconciliation
Form NC-3)


What is Form NC-3?

Form NC-3 is an annual reconciliation used to report the wages, and taxes withheld from the employees paychecks.


What is the due date to file W2 with North Carolina ?

The filing due date for both Form W2 and Form NC-3 is January 31, 2025.


What are the requirements to file W2 electronically with North Carolina?

The State of North Carolina mandates the electronic filing of Form W-2.


What is the penalty for filing North Carolina W2s and NC-3s late?

A penalty of $50 per day and maximum of $1,000 for W2 not filed on time with North Carolina.

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Where to mail the W2 form for North Carolina?

Mail your Form W2 along with Form NC-3 to the following address:

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NC Department Of Revenue,
P.O. Box 25000,
Raleigh NC 27640-0001.

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Note: If you made errors on W-2 forms filed with the State of North Carolina, you can correct them by downloading the corrected form and mailing it to the address provided above.

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