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Hawaii - W2 State Filing Requirements

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

Hawaii State ID Format:
 

• 11 digits starting with the constant "W," followed by 8 digits, a hyphen, and 2 digits (e.g., W12345678-12)

• 15 digits starting with the constant "WH," followed by a hyphen, 3 digits, another hyphen, 3 digits, another hyphen, 4 digits, and a final hyphen with 2 digits (e.g., WH-987-654-3210-01).

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: Even if there is any Hawaii state tax withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

• Additional Form Required: Not required

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about Hawaii’s W2 filing requirements, click here