How to Update State and State ID for Multiple Employees

W2 Mate® comes with features to make the users experience generating W2 forms as easy as possible. This means offering multiple ways to update or modify information entered into software. State and State ID fields become very important when e-filing. We offer a means to update state fields on the W-2 form, update one, a few or all W-2 forms with a few easy clicks. This tutorial shows you how to update states and state identification numbers.

Step by Step Instructions

Make sure you have the correct Company open inside W2 Mate

1. Click "Tools"

2. Select "Update State and State ID for Multiple Employees"

Note: The Box numbers used on the form are subject to change from year to year

3. Select New State from drop down menu

4. Enter New Employer’s State Number

5. Select Line to update

6. Check box as applicable

7. Select Employees to update

8. Click "OK"

9. Click "Yes"

10. Click "OK"

Update State and State ID for Multiple Employees inside W2 Mate®