Ohio - W2 State Filing Requirements

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

 Ohio State ID Format:
 

• 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 6 digits (Eg: 51-999999) 

• 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 6 digits (Eg: 52-999999) 

• 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 6 digits (Eg: 53-999999) 

• 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 6 digits (Eg: 54-999999) 

• 2 digits and a hyphen followed by 6 digits (Eg: 55-999999) 

Note: The state also accepts your federal EIN as a state ID

Filing Criteria and Requirements

1: If there is any Ohio state tax withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

• Additional Form Required: Not Required

• Deadline: February 02, 2026

2: If there is no Ohio state tax withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

• Additional Form Required: Not required

• Deadline: February 02, 2026

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