Colorado Form W-2 & DR-1093 Filing Requirements for 2024

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Colorado W-2 Filing Criteria for 2024

The State of Colorado requires W-2 filing, even if no state tax is withheld.

Filing Criteria Form W-2

Criteria 1

If there is Colorado state tax withheld

Filing Method:

Direct State Filing

Additional Form:

Form DR-1093

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Criteria 2

If there is no Colorado State Tax Withholding

Filing Method:

Direct State Filing

Additional Form:

Not Required

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Criteria Filing Requirement Additional Requirement Due Date

If there is any Colorado state tax withheld

You must file a W-2 directly with the state

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Form DR 1093

Colorado W-2 Wage Withholding Tax Return

Form DR-1093

Annual Transmittal of State W-2 Forms

January 31, 2025

If there is no Colorado State Tax Withholding

You must file a W-2 directly with the state

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January 31, 2025

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Information Required to File W-2 Forms with Colorado

Discover the key information needed to file Form W2 with the State of Colorado.

Information Required to File W-2 Forms

1. Employer’s state ID number

The employer's state identification number refers to the Colorado Withholding Tax Account Number.

Colorado State ID Format: 8 digits (Eg: 99999999)

2. Colorado state/local wages

The total amount of taxable wages, tips, that is subject to Colorado state income tax.

3. Colorado state tax withheld

The total amount of state income taxes withheld from the employee’s wages.

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If you’ve withheld any Colorado taxes, you must file Reconciliation Form DR-1093.

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Colorado Annual Transmittal of State W-2 Forms - DR 1093

The DR 1093 form is an Annual Reconciliation used to report the total income taxes withheld from employees and taxes remitted to the state. It's also used to claim an overpayment refund or pay if the taxes are underpaid.

Information Reported on Form DR 1093:

  • Total Colorado income taxes withheld per W-2 forms
  • Total Colorado income taxes remitted
  • Balance Due
  • Overpayment
  • Penalty
  • Interest
Information Reported on Form DR 1093

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How Is Form W-2 Filed with the State of Colorado?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Colorado require W2 filing?

Yes, the state of Colorado requires W-2 forms to be filed, even if no state tax is withheld.

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Does Colorado have any additional requirements when filing W2 forms?

Yes. The state of Colorado requires an additional form to file along with Form W2.

Colorado requires filing Form DR-1093 (Annual Transmittal of State W-2 Forms) and Form DR-1093 (W-2 Wage Withholding Tax Return) only if there is
state withholding.


What is Form DR-1093?

Form DR-1093 is the Annual Transmittal of State W-2 Forms used to report income tax withheld per W-2s and income tax withheld and paid.


What is the due date to file W2 with Colorado?

The filing due date for Form W2 with Colorado is January 31.


What are the filing requirements of Form W2 electronically to the State of Colorado?

The State of Colorado mandates e-filing for employers submitting 250 or more W2 forms. Employers with fewer than 250 W2 forms may also submit through electronically for more efficiency.

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Where do I mail Colorado W2 forms?

Mail your Form W2s along with Form DR-1093 to the following address.

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Colorado Department of Revenue,
Denver, CO 80261-0009.

W-2 Correction Mailing Address (along with the cover letter):

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Colorado Department of Revenue
Discovery Section
PO Box 17087
Denver, CO 80217-0087.

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