Illinois Form W-2 Filing Requirements
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form L-3 - Transmittal of Withholding
Tax Statements
Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the State of Illinois
Updated on December 17, 2020 - 10:30 AM by Admin, ExpressEfile Team
1. Illinois Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the 2020
Tax Year
Employers in illinois must file Form W-2 with the state in addition to federal filing only if there is a state withholding to report.
As an employer in the state of illinois, you must file
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
2. Illinois Form W-2 Filing Deadline
The deadline for filing both Form W-2 with the illinois state is February 01, 2021.
Don’t wait until the deadline. Prepare and e-file your forms today, and have us mail your employee copies on your behalf.
3. Illinois Form W-2 Penalty
If you miss filing your Form W-2 with Illinios or file after the deadline, an amount of $25 will be imposed as a penalty.
4. Filing Form W-2s with the state of Illinois
The State of Illinois suggests filers file Forms electronically for quick processing and to get instant updates on the filing status.
And, you must e-file Form W-2 with the state of Illinois if:
- every Form W-2 that is filed
5. Illinois Form W-2 Mailing Address
Paper filing of W-2 is not accepted by the State of Illinois.
The state of Illinois mandates that employers file Form W-2 electronically.
