If your tax return has rejected due to an incorrect EIN then you need to go back into the TurboTax program and find the form with the incorrect number. Check your form with the number you have entered into TurboTax and once corrected you can submit your return again. Below are some common EIN reject codes and you can follow the links for specific directions on how to correct this issue. Click your rejection error for more info and solutions:FW2G-502: Form W-2G, Payer EIN must match data in the IRS e-File databaseFW2-502: The employer identification number (EIN) on the W-2 that was entered into the program does not match what the IRS has in its recordsF1099R-502-02: Form 1099-R, Payer Federal Id Number must match data in the e-File databaseF2439-502-01: Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains, Identification number of RIC or REIT must match data in the IRS e-File database These rejections occur when Employer Identification Number (EIN) or employer/payer name doesn't match IRS records..Got rejected? Don't take it personally. We're here to help you figure it out and be done for good.Step 1: Check your emailStep 2: Search for a solutionStep 3: Open and fix your returnStep 4: Re-file your return

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jacquelinesmith2

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I put the wrong ein number in

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 5, 2019
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If your tax return has rejected due to an incorrect EIN then you need to go back into the TurboTax program and find the form with the incorrect number. Check your form with the number you have entered into TurboTax and once corrected you can submit your return again.

Below are some common EIN reject codes and you can follow the links for specific directions on how to correct this issue.

Click your rejection error for more info and solutions:

FW2G-502: Form W-2G, Payer EIN must match data in the IRS e-File database
FW2-502: The employer identification number (EIN) on the W-2 that was entered into the program does not match what the IRS has in its records
F1099R-502-02: Form 1099-R, Payer Federal Id Number must match data in the e-File database
F2439-502-01: Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains, Identification number of RIC or REIT must match data in the IRS e-File database

These rejections occur when Employer Identification Number (EIN) or employer/payer name doesn't match IRS records..

Got rejected? Don't take it personally. We're here to help you figure it out and be done for good.

Step 1: Check your email

Step 2: Search for a solution

Step 3: Open and fix your return

Step 4: Re-file your return

tuffy6560

Level 2

I need to return to my tax return and amend EIN number

Anonymous

Answer

Below are some common EIN reject codes and you can follow the links for specific directions on how to correct this issue.

Click your rejection error for more info and solutions:

FW2G-502: Form W-2G, Payer EIN must match data in the IRS e-File database
FW2-502: The employer identification number (EIN) on the W-2 that was entered into the program does not match what the IRS has in its records
F1099R-502-02: Form 1099-R, Payer Federal Id Number must match data in the e-File database
F2439-502-01: Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains, Identification number of RIC or REIT must match data in the IRS e-File database

These rejections occur when Employer Identification Number (EIN) or employer/payer name doesn't match IRS records..

Got rejected? Don't take it personally. We're here to help you figure it out and be done for good.

Step 1: Check your email

Step 2: Search for a solution

Step 3: Open and fix your return

Step 4: Re-file your return

azzis

Level 2

Mine was rejected because of the EIN on W2Gs. Thirteen of them, and yes they are all exactly as they are printed on the W2G, and it's the same number I've typed in over the years. Mailing the return in will take forever to get my refund, and is also a problem because I have a couple of back returns to file.

Ashle718

Level 2

That doesn’t work 🙎

BrandiLO

Level 14

Have you already filed your return? Was it rejected?

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Kesi12

Level 6

Following. I had this happen as well out of 4 jobs the job gave me wrong tax I'd but when I got the w2 it said another. My issue is different as both id are the same company just different names under one umbrella. Mine was accepted as well

phannichole

Level 2

My tax return was accepted

Kesi12

Level 6

Any update for you?

KatrinaLO

Level 14

For more information on correcting your EIN, please see the TurboTax FAQ below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/e-file-reject-fw2-502-the-name-or-ein-for-an-employer-on-your-w-2-doesn-t-match-irs-records/00/26501

For more information on your employer’s EIN not matching, please see below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/e-file-reject-fw2-502-the-name-or-ein-for-an-employer-on-your-w-2-doesn-t-match-irs-records/00/27053

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Britt987

Level 2

Have you received the refund yet?

LindseyLO

Level 12

If you need to amend your return after it has been filed click here. This will guide you through amending your return so you can correct your information.

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2562017528

Level 2

I will not let me fix it

MichelleLO

Level 15

Which version of TurboTax are you using?

Are you receiving a specific error message when trying to correct the EIN number?

@2562017528

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bplayin

Level 2

The problem is with Turbo Tax. It's actually the way they have formatted the field for input with an imbedded dash after the first 2 characters. When entering the EIN number on a W2-G, type in the first 2 numbers and the dash will appear automatically. Backspace and delete to the end of the 2 numeric characters and add your own dash, and than type in the rest of the EIN number. I got my federal return rejected twice and when entering the EIN this way, I got it accepted. Unfortunately, I had 23 W2-G that I had to reenter to discover this solution. Turbo Tax, if you monitor this site, please correct.