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Pennsylvania - W2 State Filing Requirements

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

 Pennsylvania  State ID Format:

• 4 digits and space followed by 4 digits (Eg: 9999 9999) 

• 8 digits (Eg: 99999999)

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: If Pennsylvania state tax is withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

• Additional Form Required: Form REV-1667

  • If you file W-2 state forms with TaxBandits, we support Form REV-1667 at no additional cost

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

Criteria 2: If no Pennsylvania state tax is 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 Pennsylvania’s W-2  filing requirements, click here