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New Member
posted Feb 2, 2020 10:16:27 AM

How to fix EIN

My EIN is off by 1 number how do I fix it?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2020 2:37:33 PM

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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New Member
Mar 5, 2020 7:14:27 AM

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

Level 15
Mar 5, 2020 7:20:55 AM


@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.