Frequently Asked Questions on Electronic Filing Informational Returns
Information returns include Form CT-W3 and Form W-2 or Form CT-1096 and Forms 1099-R,1099-MISC and W-2G
- What is the electronic filing requirement for information returns?
- How do I request an extension of time to file information returns?
- What are my options for submitting W2s/1099s on myconneCT?
- What are the advantages of submitting W2s/1099s through myconneCT?
- Will I be penalized if I don’t file my information returns electronically?
- I can't comply with the electronic filing requirements this year. How do I request a waiver from filing information returns electronically?
- Can I file Form CT-8508,Request for a Waiver from Filing Information Returns Electronically, on myconneCT?
- Do I need a username and password to submit W2s/1099s on myconneCT?
- After I submit W2s/1099s on myconneCT, can I cancel a submission or make changes?
- Can I use the same myconneCT account to submit w2/1099 information for multiple businesses?
- Can I simply attach a file of my W-2 or 1099 forms to an email and send it to you?
- How do I upload a W2/1099 file to myconneCT?
- How do I know if I have completed W2/1099 submission?
- Can I upload W2/1099 information using Dynamic Web Import (DWI) text file?
- I need assistance creating my file with software that I purchased.
- How can I report changes on previously-filed electronic submission of information returns?
- Is myconneCT online portal secure?
- Can I submit the same EFW2/1220 FIRE format file on myconneCT that I submitted to the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Services?
- Will I be able to print copies of W2s from myconneCT to provide employees?
- Can I send a CD if myconneCT rejects my file?
- Who do I contact if I have questions on W2s/1099s?
- What is the electronic filing requirement for information returns?
- How do I request an extension of time to file information returns?
- What are my options for submitting W2s/1099s on myconneCT?
Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-R, 1099-K and W-2G are required to be filed electronically with DRS. These forms can be transmitted electronically using the DRS myconneCT, online portal. For more information seeElectronically filing Form W-2, Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC, and W-2G.If you are submitting 24 or fewer Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-R, 1099-K or W-2G you are encouraged to file electronically, but may file paper forms.
To request an extension of time to file, you must submit Form CT-8809,Request for Extension of Time to File Information Returns (For Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-K and 1099-MISC)on or before January 31. DRS will notify you only if your request is denied.
There are three options for submittingW2/1099information on myconneCT:
- Key and Send (Manual Entry)
- Pre-defined Comma Separated Value (csv)
This option is best for employers that do not have the ability to generate IRS 1220 FIRE format file from their accounting package.
DRS Standardized SSA EFW2 or IRS 1220 FIRE Format
For employers with an accounting package with payroll modules that can generate this file format.
Refer to IP 2020 (12) for 1099s file layouts and formats
Refer to IP 2020 (13) for W2s file layouts and formats
Submit a file upload using a pre-defined comma separated value (csv) file format.
If you choose to upload a file or key in, you don't have to rely on the mail or carrier to deliver the information to DRS.
You will be given a printable confirmation when your submission is complete,soyou can feel confident that DRS has received your information.
The information you enter is encrypted and secure, unlike mail or carrier.
Yes, you are required to file all information returns electronically and will be treated as having failed to file if you file paper forms. A penalty of $5 per form (up to a total of $2,000 per calendar year) will be imposed on employers or payers who fail to file the required information returns electronically with DRS.
However, if you are submitting 24 or fewer Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1099-R or W-2G you are encouraged to file electronically but may file paper forms.
DRS may waive the electronic reporting requirement if an employer or payer can show hardship. You must complete and submitForm CT-8508,Request for Waiver from Filing Information Returns Electronically,to DRSat least 30 days before the due date of the information return.
DRS will notify you only if the request is denied. If a waiver is granted, the information returnsmustbe submitted on a CD rather than paper. DRS does not accept magnetic media including cartridges or cassettes.
If the waiver request is approved, payers filing W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-K and W-2G must submit them withForm CT-4804, Transmittal of Information Returns Reported on CD, by January 31.
If the waiver request is approved, employers must submit Forms W-2/1099 with FormCT-6559, Submitter Report for Form W-2 CD Filing, by January 31.
No,Form CT-8508 can only be filed on paper.
Yes. If you do not already have a myconneCT account, create oneat www.portal.ct.gov/drs to beginsubmitting W2/1099 information online.
You candelete and resubmit a new, corrected file as long as the submission is in a pending status on the day the originalfile was submitted.
Yes, you can submit W2s/1099s for more than one business using the same myconneCT account. If you are uploading a file, the file itself can contain information for more than one business.
No, DRS requires that you use one of the three electronic filing methods described on our webpage:Electronically filing Form W-2, Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-K and W-2G. The instructions on that page will explain the methods and the file types that are acceptable.
Please review the step by step instructions on our web page. Electronically filing Form W-2, Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, and W-2G
You will receive aconfirmation when you complete yoursubmission.
No. The only upload formats supported are pre-defined Comma Separated Value (.csv) and EFW2 text (.txt) files.
DRS cannot assist you to create your files using purchased software. Contact your software company. You can review the file format requirements at our web page.Electronically filing Form W-2, Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC, and W-2G. If you have any questions about using myconneCT, please contact us at 860-297-4973 or email us at ct.efile@ct.gov
To report changes, or amend a previously filed information return, you may use the myconneCT online portal.
Yes. All information between your browser and myconneCT is encrypted and processed securely.
Yes, if the records are included and formatted according to EFW2/1220 FIRE format requirements. The file uploaded must be a txt file. Follow the instructions on Electronically filing Form W-2, Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-K and W-2G.
No. Individual W2s/1099 cannot be printed using myconneCT.
If you send in a CD, it will gothrough the exact same validation used on myconneCT. If your file is failing on myconneCT, it will fail when passed through the CD validation as well.
You should work to correct errors identified in the validation process. myconneCT is the preferred method for submitting W2/1099 information.
You may call the DRS, Electronic filing at 860-297-4973 or email us at ct.efile@ct.gov
