Do I have to wait for a corrected W-2 to file my taxes if I know what the correction will be (it's state ID - I live in one state, the employer is in another state)?

[ira-kirtak]

My employer is in one state, I work remotely from another (remotely since 2018). Both states have income tax. Apparently the "employer's state ID number" for my state of residence has always been blank and I've been able to file taxes. But this year TurboTax absolutely requires it. 

I've explained the problem to my employer as was suggested by a help article. I've also found that number on the Secretary of State web site for my state. 

Do I absolutely need to wait for that corrected W-2? All my tax return is missing is basically that number. Can I just paste it in? If so, am I supposed the select the "corrected" checkbox (I assume so)? 

I'd like to just get it done instead of continuing to bug my employer daily about this. Thanks!

[MonikaK1]

If everything on the W-2 is correct except that the state ID number was missing, and you now have the state ID number, you can enter the number in TurboTax without getting a Corrected W-2. 

If the employer is going to change anything else on the W-2, use the Corrected form.

See here for a sample Idaho W-2. The state ID number needs to be 9 digits.

[ira-kirtak]

Thank you!

If I understand you correctly, if I have the employer's state ID number AND if nothing else on the W-2 would change, I DON'T select "corrected" for my W-2 when putting that number in.

[Vanessa A]

If I understand you correctly, if I have the employer's state ID number AND if nothing else on the W-2 would change, I DON'T select "corrected" for my W-2 when putting that number in.  That is correct.  If you are just getting the employer state ID number, it would not be considered a corrected W2.  A corrected W2 would have corrected figures in the wages and taxes withheld boxes. 

[ira-kirtak]

Awesome. Thank you, guys!