TaxBandits Knowledge Base

Vermont - W2 State Filing Requirements

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

Vermont State ID Format:
 

11 digits - 3 characters WTF followed by 8 digits (Eg: WHT-12345678)
 

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: If Vermont state tax is withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

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

• Additional Form Required: Form WHT-434

  • TaxBandits doesn't support filing Form WHT-434 with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline.

• Deadline: January 31, 2025
   

Criteria 2: If no Vermont 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 Vermont’s W-2  filing requirements, click here