How to fix EIN

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February 2, 2020
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My EIN is off by 1 number how do I fix it?

TerukoL

Level 13

The best place to look your employer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) or Tax ID is in Box b of your W-2 form. Look for a 9-digit number with a dash separating the second and third digit (NN-NNNNNNN). It's usually right above your employer's name or below their address.

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wmcgurn

Level 2

I have 1 digit for an EIN number. I have been going Following instructions) in circles trying to fix this 1099R

DoninGA

Level 15

@wmcgurn wrote:

I have 1 digit for an EIN number. I have been going Following instructions) in circles trying to fix this 1099R

The Federal ID Number (Payer's TIN) for the payer on the Form 1099-R is 9 digits in the format 12-3456789. If the Form 1099-R that you received does not have the 9 digit Federal ID Number then contact the payer to get a corrected Form 1099-R.