Mississippi Form W-2 Filing Requirements
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form 89-140 - Annual Information Return
Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the State of Mississippi
Updated on December 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM by Admin, ExpressEfile Team
1. Mississippi Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the 2020 Tax Year
Employers in Mississippi must file Form W-2 with the state in addition to federal filing only if there is a state withholding to report.
As an employer in the state of Mississippi, you must file
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form WV/IT-103 - Withholding Year End Reconciliation
2. Mississippi Form 89-140 - An Overview
(Reconciliation Form)
Form 89-140 is an Annual information form for reporting taxable wages, tax withheld from employees, and tax remitted in the year.
Mississippi requires Form 89-140 along with the Form W-2. With ExpressEfile, you can easily file both Forms with the state of Mississippi.
3. Mississippi Form W-2 Filing Deadline
The deadline for filing both Form W-2 and the annual information Form 89-140 with the Mississippi state is
January 31, 2021.
Don’t wait until the deadline. Prepare and e-file your forms today, and have us mail your employee copies on
your behalf.
4. Mississippi Form W-2 Penalty
If you miss filing your Form W-2 with Mississippi or file after the deadline, an amount of $25 will be imposed as
a penalty.
5. Filing Form W-2s with the state of Mississippi
The State of Mississippi suggests filers file Forms electronically for quick processing and to get instant updates on the filing status.
And, you must e-file Form W-2 with the state of Mississippi if:
- You are filing 25 or more Form W-2
6. Mississippi Form W-2 Mailing Address
In case, if you are filing by paper, please mail the W-2s to the following address along with the required reconciliation Forms:
Department of Revenue,
Withholding Tax Division,
P.O. Box 23058,
Jackson, MS 39225-3058.
