Iowa - W2 State Filing Requirements

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

Iowa State ID Format:
  • 12 digits starting with 2 digits, followed by a hyphen and 10 digits (e.g., 99-9999999999).
     
  • 12 digits starting with 2 digits, followed by a hyphen, 7 digits, and a final hyphen with 3 digits (e.g., 99-9999999-999).
Filing Criteria and Requirements


Criteria 1: If there is any Iowa state tax withheld

  • Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

  • Additional Form Required: No additional forms required

  • Deadline: February 15, 2025


Criteria 2: If there is no Iowa state tax withheld

  • State Filing: Not required

For more information about Iowa W2 filing requirements, click here.

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