Indiana Form W-2 & Form WH-3 Filing Requirements for 2024
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- E-file W-2 with both federal and state
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- Deliver employee copies by mail or online
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Indiana W-2 Filing Criteria for 2024
The State of Indiana mandates W-2 filing, even if no state tax is withheld.
Filing Criteria | Form W-2 |
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Criteria 1 If there is Indiana state tax withheld |
Filing Method: Direct State Filing Additional Form: Form WH-3 Deadline: January 31, 2025 Pricing: W-2 State Filing - $0.70/form |
Criteria 2 If there is no Indiana State Tax Withholding |
Filing Method: Direct State Filing Additional Form: Not Required Deadline: January 31, 2025 Pricing: W-2 State Filing - $0.70/form |
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Information Required to File W-2 Forms with Indiana
Discover the key information needed to file Form W2 with the State of Indiana.

1. Employer’s state ID number
The employer's state identification number refers to the Indiana Withholding Tax Account Number.
Indiana State ID Format: 13 digits - 10 digits employer TID followed by 3 digit Employer TID Location number(Eg: 9999999999-001)
2. Indiana state/local wages
The total amount of taxable wages, tips, that is subject to Indiana state income tax.
3. Indiana state tax withheld
The total amount of state income taxes withheld from the employee’s wages.
If you’ve withheld any Indiana taxes, you must file Reconciliation Form WH-3.
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Indiana Annual Withholding Reconciliation Form WH-3
Form WH-3 is an Annual Withholding Reconciliation used to report the total income taxes withheld from employees/contractors 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 WH-3:
- Taxpayer ID number
- Total Indiana state income tax withheld
- Total Indiana county income tax withheld

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TaxBandits – Simplifying Indiana State W-2 Compliance
TaxBandits supports the e-filing of W-2 forms directly with the Indiana Department of Revenue, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Supports State-Only Filing
With TaxBandits, you can file
W-2 forms directly with your state, even if you don’t file your federal W-2 with us.
State Filing Guidance
TaxBandits provides step-by-step instructions to complete the W-2 e-filing process from start to end effortlessly.
Supports W-2 State Corrections
Easily correct errors on your Indiana W-2 with TaxBandits, download the corrected form, and mail it directly to the state.
Free Resubmissions
If your W-2 forms are rejected by the Indiana Department of Revenue, you can correct errors and resubmit them for free.
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How Is Form W-2 Filed with the State of Indiana?
Create your account and follow these steps to easily e-file your W-2s with the state of Indiana!

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Step 1: Choose Form W-2
Select the type of W-2 form you want to file.
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Step 2: Enter Form W-2 details
Complete the form using manual entry or other bulk import options.
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Step 3: Enter State Filing Information
Provide the required Indiana state details for Form W-2.
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Step 4: Choose Distribution Options
Select the form distribution option — postal mailing, online access, both, or print and mail yourself.
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Step 5:
Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the IRS and state agencies.

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Step 1: Choose Form W-2 State Only Filing
Select Form W-2 - State Only filing from the Dashboard.
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Step 2:
Enter Form W-2 and State Information
Complete Form W-2 and the required state information.
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Step 3: Choose Distribution Options
Choose a form distribution method – postal mailing, online access, or printing and mailing yourself.
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Step 4:
Review and Transmit to State
Review your form and transmit it to the state of Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Indiana require W2 filing?
Yes, the state of Indiana requires W-2 forms to be filed, even if no state tax is withheld.

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Does Indiana have any additional requirements when filing W2 forms?
Yes. The state of Indiana requires additional forms to file along with Form W2.
Indiana has an additional requirement of Form WH-3 (Annual Withholding Tax) to be filed only if there is a state tax withheld. (When you E-File Form W2 with TaxBandits, you need to take care of the reconciliation Form WH-3.)
What are the special fields required when filing a Form W-2 with Indiana?
When e-filing Form W-2 for Indiana, the state requires county codes as their special field.
What is Form WH-3?
Form WH-3 is an Annual Withholding Reconciliation form used to report the total amount of state income taxes withheld from individuals throughout the year. Also, it is used to claim an overpayment refund or pay if the taxes are underpaid.
What is the due date to file W2 with Indiana?
The filing due date for both the Form W2 and Form WH-3 with Indiana is January 31. (If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next business day is the deadline.)
What are the requirements to file W2 electronically with Indiana?
The State of Indiana mandates electronic filing for those who are reporting 25 or more W2 Forms.
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What are the penalties for not filing or filing W2 late with Indiana?
Failure to file or late filing of your W-2 form in Indiana can result in potential penalties. These include:
- A 100% penalty for submitting a fraudulent return or for attempting to evade tax.
- A $10.00 penalty for each failure to file a timely return, not exceeding $25,000 in any calendar year.
Learn more about Form W-2 penalties.
Where do I mail Indiana W2 forms?
Mail your Form W2s along with Form WH-3 to the following address.

100 North Senate Avenue, IGC N286,
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253.
If you made errors on W-2 forms filed with the State of Indiana, you can correct them by downloading the corrected form and mailing it to the address provided above.
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How to File W2 Forms with TaxBandits

Select Form W-2
Start by selecting Form W-2 from your dashboard. With TaxBandits, you can file this form for both the current and previous tax years.

Required information
Fill out the required W-2 information and the respective state information in the appropriate fields.

Review Federal Information
Review your Federal filing information and click "Continue to State Filing" to proceed further.

Review State Filing Information
Review your state filing information and click "Continue to form distribution" to proceed further.

Choose Distribution Options
Select how you'd like to distribute recipient copies: via mail, online access, both or Print on yourself.

Review Form W-2 Information
Review the information and make any necessary changes if needed.

Transmit the Form to the IRS/State
After reviewing, transmit the completed Form W-2 to the IRS and state.
How Is Form W-2 Filed with the State of Indiana?

Start Your Filing
Start a new form from the TaxBandits dashboard and select the W-2 state-only filing option.

Complete the W-2 Form
Enter the W-2 wage details for each employee along with the required state information. Make sure to complete all mandatory fields before continuing.

Choose How to Distribute Employee Copies
Select how you’d like to deliver W-2 copies to your employees. You can opt for postal delivery, online access, both, or choose to handle printing and delivery yourself.

Review Your Form Summary
Take a moment to review the summary of all the information you’ve entered. If anything needs correction, you can go back and make changes easily.

Transmit to the State
Once reviewed, proceed to transmit your completed W-2 form to the State of Indiana.