How do I add Massachusetts state information to a W-2 form?

Adding Massachusetts information to a W-2

1. Click on the Payer List button.
2. Choose the payer.
3. Click on the Payer State Info button.
4. Click Add
5. Choose MA from the State drop down menu.
6. Enter the applicable state information. The State ID for W-2 will flow to W-2 forms when Massachusetts is chosen on the W-2.
7. Click Save.
8. Click OK.
9. Double click on the payer name.
10. Choose the recipient to add state information to. If the recipient does not yet exist, create the recipient by clicking Add Recipient.
11. Double click on the W-2 in the Form List. If the W-2 does not yet exist, click Add Form.
12. Navigate to the Return Information tab in the W-2 data entry screen.
13. Choose the MA from the State drop down menu. Make note of whether Massachusetts is listed first or second.
14. If the Data Entry Method is set to Year-End:
1. Click on the Dollar Amounts tab and enter the applicable state information. State One Wages and State One Withheld will refer to the state listed first in the Return Information tab. State Two Wages and State Two Withheld will refer to the second state.
2. Click Save.
3. Click OK.
15. If the Data Entry Method is set to Quarterly:
1. Click Save on the W-2 data entry screen.
2. Click OK.
3. Click the Add Transaction link to create a new transaction.
4. Enter the applicable state information. State One Wages and State One Withheld will refer to the state listed first in the Return Information tab on the W-2. State Two Wages and State Two Withheld will refer to the second state.
5. Click Save.
6. Click OK.

Fields that must be filled in to comply with MA Specifications:

Payer Information:

• TIN, Name, Address, City, and State

Recipient Information:

• SSN and Last Name

W-2 Return Information:

• State (One or Two) Wages