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.
Wait for it ... the IRS is not processing any returns until 1/29 this year so don't be in a rush ...
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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.
If you need the EIN to import the W-2, ask your employer for it.
Usually you need other information besides the EIN off of the actual W-2 to import. That is for security so that only the person holding the actual W-2 can import and someone else that does not have the W-2 cannot import your W-2. Most payroll companies do not make W-2's available for import until February.