Mississippi Form W-2 & 89-140 Filing Requirements
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Mississippi State Filing Requirements
- The Form W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement should be filed with the State of Mississippi for 2020 Tax Year.
- The State of Mississippi also mandates the filing of Form 89-140, Annual Information Return, when you paper file.
The Mississippi Form W-2 filing deadline is
January 31, 2021
The Mississippi Form 89-140 filing deadline is
January 31, 2021
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Q. Does Mississippi mandate W-2 filing for 2020?
A. Yes! The state of Mississippi mandates the filing of Form W-2 only if there is state withholding.
Q. Does Mississippi require any additional forms to be submitted while filing W-2?
A. Yes! When you file W-2 with Mississippi, you must attach additional forms based on the mode of filing.
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If you choose to paper file W-2, you must include W-3 & Form 89-140.
Q. What is the deadline to file W-2 with Mississippi?
A. For the tax year 2020, the deadline to file Form W-2 is January 31, 2021.
Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next weekday is the deadline.
Q. Can I electronically file W-2 with Mississippi?
A. Yes, you can electronically file W-2 with Mississippi. It is mandatory to e-file with the state if you want to file 25 or more W-2s.
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Q. What are the W-2 penalties for Mississippi?
A. The state of Mississippi imposes W-2 penalties and interests for the following:
- Late filing of W-2 or not filing at all
- Paying the taxes late
- Failure to furnish employee copies
- Intentional disregard of filing requirements
| W-2 | Penalties & Interests |
|---|---|
| Late filing or not filing at all | $5/return with a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $10,000 |
| Paying the taxes late | The penalty is 10% of your unpaid taxes. Interest is 1% of your unpaid taxes per month, and it will be calculated from the time it is due until you pay it. |
| Not furnishing form copies to employees | $5/return with a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $10,000 |
| Intentional Disregard |
$25/return with a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $10,000 |
Q. Can I file W-2c with the State of Mississippi?
A. Yes, you can submit W-2c with the State of Mississippi if you find errors on the previously filed W-2. If you choose to paper file, you should attach Form 89-140 with W-2c and send them to:
Withholding Tax Division
P.O. Box 23058
Jackson, MS 39225-3058
Q. Where do I mail W-2 forms when filing with the state of Mississippi?
A. You should only send the form copies when you paper file. The State accepts the paper filing of W-2 only you file 24 or fewer forms. If you file 25 W-2s or more, you must electronically file.
Whether you file 10 or 1000 forms, e-filing is more convenient, and the state will process your returns quickly. If you still prefer to paper file, attach W-3 & Form 89-140 and send form copies to the address below:
Withholding Tax Division
P.O. Box 23058
Jackson, MS 39225-3058
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