State Return Definition

A state return is the employer tax return that reports all employees’ taxable wages and tax liability for the state.

State Return Extended Definition

Employers are responsible for reporting state income taxes withheld and state unemployment tax liability on various state returns.

Individual state tax forms vary. Generally, employers must file state income tax forms and SUTA tax returns.

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