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June 3, 2019
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Trying to find my employers ein #..have any idea how I can find it ?

  • June 3, 2019
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Best answer by xmasbaby0

You are not trying to prepare your return using your pay stub, are you?  That is a really bad idea. Why rush to file your 2017 return?  Rushing to file your tax return is a recipe for a mess.  You will NOT get your refund faster.

Wait for your W-2--the information on your pay stub will not match your W-2.  Mess up by using incorrect amounts and you will need to amend--which will take you about 4 months.  The IRS is not accepting returns until January 29.

Employers have until the end of January to provide your W-2.  Wait until you have it.

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Alumni - Champ
June 3, 2019
Your W-2.
DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
June 3, 2019
Ask your employer
Critter
Level 15
June 3, 2019
xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
Level 15
June 3, 2019

You are not trying to prepare your return using your pay stub, are you?  That is a really bad idea. Why rush to file your 2017 return?  Rushing to file your tax return is a recipe for a mess.  You will NOT get your refund faster.

Wait for your W-2--the information on your pay stub will not match your W-2.  Mess up by using incorrect amounts and you will need to amend--which will take you about 4 months.  The IRS is not accepting returns until January 29.

Employers have until the end of January to provide your W-2.  Wait until you have it.

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Alumni - Champ
June 3, 2019
If you need the EIN to import the W-2, ask your employer for it.