Upload W-2 data file to Georgia

Registration is Required: You will need to have username and account with Georgia Tax Center.

• To Register with the Gorgia Tax Center


• Click here to access the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/


• Register to file and pay taxes for your business
• Click on Sign-Up on the right side if your business has previously filed a return in the state of Georgia and you have never created an online Georgia Tax Center (GTC) logon.


• Register to file for your clients
• Click on Third Party Registration under Registration if you have a valid NAICS code for a tax preparer.



• Enter and verify all W2 data




• Enter the Submitter Information


• Click E-file Direct > Submitter Information
• Submitter information is person uploading the file
• Contact information is the Firm information preparing the W-2s



• Create the data file to upload


• Click E-file Direct > Create W-2 Files > Create State file and select Georgia
• Select a submitter
• Upload file information is the name and location of the file being created. You will need this information during the upload process.
• Click the [Create File] button to create the upload file.



• Upload the data file


• Click here to access the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/
• Enter Username and Password and click on “login” on the right side
• Click on See More Links under I Want To
• Click on Upload a File
• Select W-2 (EFW-2 Format) from the dropdown list
• Click on Add Attachment to browse and locate the file created with the W2/1099 Filer
• You will receive a confirmation number indicating the file was successfully uploaded