Ohio Local W2 Electronic Filing

Issue/Symptom/Question

Some Ohio cities require electronic filing of W-2's. These cities operate outside of OH-RITA so they need separate report generation. 

Applies To

Penta for Windows

Payroll > Year End Processing > W2 Generation

Payroll > Setup > Taxes > Local Taxing Authorities

Resolution/Fix/Answer

Penta allows the creations of electronic W-2 files for Toledo, Maumee, Columbus, Bowling Green and Perrysburg in the EFW2 format. 

  • Toledo, Maumee, Columbus, Bowling Green, and Perrysburg are available in the LOV for Electronic W-2 File Locality Name in the Local Taxing Authorities window
    1. Each can be assigned to only one locality
  • An electronic W2 file can be generated by locality for Toledo, Maumee, Columbus, Bowling Green and Perrysburg
  • Electronic files are in standard EFW2 format and only contain information for the selected locality