As an employer, do I need to file W2 and 1099's living in IL? Illinois does not accept filed returns, but wasn't sure if there was another reason we would need to file.

 
LeeM
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State tax filing

Yes, you should file your Forms W-2 with the State of Illinois. However, you do not have to file your Forms 1099 but must maintain them for your records.

You can submit your Forms W-2 electronically at this website:

http://www.revenue.state.il.us/ElectronicServices/ElectronicW2.htm

You do not have to submit your Forms 1099 to the State of Illinois but per their regulations: "You must maintain withholding income tax Forms W-2, W-2c, W-2G, and 1099s (such as 1099-R or 1099-MISC), in your records for a period of three years from the due date or payment of the tax, whichever is later."

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