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Note: Employers in Iowa are required to file W-2 forms for all employees, regardless of whether state income tax was withheld. There is no additional reconciliation form required if no Illinois state tax was withheld.

Note: The Verified Summary of Payments Report (VSP) is no longer required after the 2021 tax year.

Filing Requirement

W-2 Filing Requirements by IOWA State

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Form W-2

Wages paid to employees and taxes withheld by them..

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Additional Form

No additional reconciliation form is required if no state taxes were withheld.

State Filing Deadlines

W-2 Filing Deadlines for IOWA State

W-2 Recipient Copy Distribution Deadline January 31, 2025
W-2 e-Filing Deadline with IOWA State January 31, 2025

Filing Information 

Information Required to File W-2 with IOWA

Category Details
Employer Information Employer Identification Number (EIN) Your unique nine-digit identifier assigned by the IRS to your business.
Business Name and Address Enter your legal business name and physical business address.
Employee Information Employee's Name Full legal name of the employee as it appears on their Social Security card.
Employee's Social Security Number (SSN) A unique nine-digit number assigned by the Social Security Administration.
Employee's Address Current mailing address of the employee.
Wage and Tax Information Total Wages Paid Total amount of taxable wages, tips, and other compensation paid to the employee throughout the year.
Federal Income Tax Withheld Total federal income tax withheld from the employee’s wages.
Social Security Wages and Tax Withheld Total wages subject to Social Security tax and the amount withheld.
Medicare Wages and Tax Withheld Total wages subject to Medicare tax and the amount withheld.
State Income Tax Withheld Total amount of Iowa state income tax withheld from the employee’s wages.
State-Specific Information Iowa State Tax Withholding If Iowa state tax was withheld, you will need to submit this information as part of the W-2 form. No additional reconciliation form is required if state taxes were not withheld.
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IOWA has its own state requirements for W-2 filings, and Tax1099 is here to help you navigate these requirements with ease and efficiency, reduce the risk of errors and ensure timely submissions.

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Accuracy Checks

Tax1099 automatically checks your data for errors, such as missing information or incorrect number of digits (in case of TINs), to ensure your filings are accurate. This helps prevent potential penalties and late fees by catching mistakes before submission.

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Data Collection

Tax1099 simplifies data collection by integrating with accounting software and managing W-9 forms. This ensures all necessary data for IOWA filings is gathered, organized, and ready for submission.

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State-specific Compliance

When you file federal forms, Tax1099 reminds you to file with the state as well, ensuring no forms are missed. It helps you stay on top of IOWA state filings, so you can complete everything required without overlooking any important forms.

Real-Time-Updates
Real-time Updates

Tax1099 provides real-time updates on your filings, keeping you informed about submission progress, actions taken, and next steps. This ensures timely and accurate submissions without surprises.

Quick and Flexible Reporting
Quick and Flexible Reporting

The easy-to-navigate interface simplifies your state filing process, even for users without any prior experience. The platform offers clear instructions for each field, providing a step-by-step guide, reducing confusion and errors. You also have the flexibility to reschedule dates or update information at no additional cost before you transmit.

Bulk Filing Capabilities
Bulk Filing Capabilities

Tax1099 makes bulk filing simple. Whether you’re filing for multiple entities or a large number of employees, you can upload large datasets at once, saving time and reducing the hassle of filing individually.

Secure eFiling
Secure eFiling

Effortlessly file W2 forms with confidence through a secure, two-factor authenticated platform with 256-bit bank-grade security standards, TIN masking, and robust authentication procedures.

USPS Address Validation
USPS Address Validation

We validate employee addresses to ensure forms are delivered correctly. It helps in maintaining compliance and minimizes the costs associated with re-sending forms due to incorrect addresses.

How to File?

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The CFSFP Combined Federal State Filing Program allows parts of your federal eFile to be transmitted to the state at no extra charge. Non-participating states must receive a direct file. Learn more about state filing here.

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FAQ

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Yes, the Iowa Department of Revenue requires employers to file W-2 forms, even if no state income tax was withheld.

No, if Iowa state income tax was not withheld, there is no additional reconciliation form required.

Note: The Verified Summary of Payments Report (VSP) is no longer required after the 2021 tax year.

The filing deadline for Iowa for Forms W-2 is January 31st. If this date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next business day becomes the deadline.

Failure to file or late filing of your W-2 forms in Iowa can result in the following penalties:

  • Late Filing Penalty: If you fail to file your W-2 forms by the due date and have not paid at least 90% of the required tax, the penalty will be an additional 10% of the unpaid tax amount.
  • Late Payment of State Withholding Taxes: If your W-2 is filed on time, but you fail to pay at least 90% of the required tax, a 5% penalty will be imposed on the unpaid tax amount.
  • Failure to Provide Payee Copies: Penalties can also apply if you do not provide the required copies of the W-2 forms to your employees.

Employers submitting 25 or more W-2 forms are required to file electronically. Additionally, if you have paid taxes electronically during the year, W-2s must also be filed electronically.

Mail Forms W-2 to the following address:

Iowa Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 10457
Des Moines, IA 50306-0457

Tax1099 offers an easy-to-use platform for e-filing W-2 forms with the SSA and the State of Iowa, ensuring compliance with state regulations.