eNC3 File Format Specifications

To file using the Web File Upload option, your business must have internet access and the ability to create fixed field text files (.txt only) containing NC-3, W-2, and 1099 information using the required file specifications mandated by the IRS, SSA, and NCDOR.  Creating text files requires specific software or help from a software developer.  Converting a PDF to a TXT will not generate a file in the correct layout.  Click on the applicable tax year tab below to find the NCDOR file specifications.

Tab/Accordion Items

File Specifications for Tax Year 2023-Use beginning January 2024

Form Original Version Updated Version
(if applicable)
NC-3 10-2023  
NC-3X 10-2023  
W-2 10-2023  
W-2c 10-2023  
1042S 10-2023  
1099 10-2023  

 

File Specifications for Tax Year 2022-Use beginning January 2023

Form Original Version Updated Version
(if applicable)
NC-3 10-2022  
NC-3X 10-2022  
W-2 10-2022  
W-2c 10-2022  
1042-S 10-2022  
1099 10-2022