Form NYS-45, Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return
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If you are viewing this page on your computer, then you're probably required to use Withholding Tax Web File. You must Web File your return if you:
- do not use a tax preparer to file;
- use a computer to prepare, document, or calculate your tax forms; and
- have broadband Internet access.
For returns due on or after April 30, 2015, if you file by paper and meet the above conditions, you will be subject to penalties.
If you don't meet the above conditions
Continue to paper Form NYS-45, Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return.
Filing an amended return
Form NYS-45-X, Amended Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return, is only available as a paper form.
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