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West Virginia - W2 State Filing Requirements

The state requires the filing of Form W-2 if wages were paid to West Virginia employees or if income tax was withheld during the year.

 West Virginia State ID Format:
 

• 8 digits  (Eg: 99999999)
   

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: Even if there is no West Virginia State Tax Withholding

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Form WV/IT-103

  • TaxBandits doesn't support filing Form WV/IT-103 with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline.

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about West Virginia’s W-2  filing requirements, click here