Get Answers Support Tax Filings & Payments State Filings W-2 State Filing North Carolina - W2 State Filing Requirements Last modified 5/25/2020 4:02:25 AM EST The state requires the filing of Form W-2 if wages were paid to North Carolina employees or if income tax was withheld during the year. North Carolina State ID Format: 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 7 digits (Eg: 99-9999999) 9 digits (Eg: 999999999) Filing Criteria and Requirements Criteria 1: If there is any North Carolina state tax withheld Filing Method: Direct State Filing You must file Form W-2 directly with the state. Additional Form Required: Form NC-3 TaxBandits doesn't support filing Form NC-3 with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline. Deadline: January 31, 2025 Criteria 2: If there is no North Carolina State Tax Withholding Filing Method: Direct State Filing You must file Form W-2 directly with the state. Additional Requirement: Not required Deadline: January 31, 2025 For more information about New Mexico’s W2 filing requirements, click here Was this helpful? Yes No Related Questions Ohio - W2 State Filing Requirements Oklahoma - W2 State Filing Requirements Oregon - W2 State Filing Requirements North Carolina: 1099 State Filing Requirements Go to Home Page Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in