It’s saying my ein numbers are wrong but they are correct, what do I do?

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February 17, 2021
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RayW7

Level 12

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 ...
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,

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

William Drudge

Level 2

I have checked the numbers multiple times, and they are the same. Would it help if I just erased the existing ones a re-typed the same ones again?

ChondelLO

Level 12

Yes. You can retype the EIN number. For more information please click the link below.

TurboTax Online instructions for E-file reject FW2-502 ...

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ocpl_yla

Level 2

The same thing has happened to our son. I've noticed a lot of people who used turbo tax saying that their EIN numbers were correct, yet rejected. Is there a glitch in this years turbo tax? If so has it been fixed?

Bobbyboy2k7

Level 2

As of 2023, today 1/24.. this problem is still happening. Had no problems with any of the last 7 years taxes with this EIN and this year it's saying something is wrong. Intuit you have an issue.

HopeS

Level 8

The EIN rejection typically occurs when the payer's federal ID number doesn't match the IRS's records.

Below are steps to resolve this issue:

Open your return in TurboTax.
In the search box type: W-2
Click on Jump to W-2
On the W-2 summary screen, click Edit next to each W-2 on the return and make sure the EIN in Box b exactly matches what's on your W-2 form. If not, make the correction.
Next, make sure the info in the Employer's Name and Address fields matches your paper W-2. If not, make the correction.

If however, the EIN in question belongs to your business you can ask the IRS to search and confirm your EIN by calling the Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933. The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.

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Agentfless

Level 2

I am having similar issue with my own EIN number and I have double checked and verified it even with last year's with household employee.. i looked at my IRS transcript from last year and it list my name control . I did it all correct I think IRS maybe has issue i even tried to create a new EIN and the online site won't let me tells me to call . Im going to call IRS Number Monday. I'll give update when I hear from them. I've used same ein for same purpose last year with no problem . I've tried multiple combinations. Idk . I'm looking rn to see if there is a place to verify or see what is listed on their e-file. Database where is it .

Beckynjosh2019

Level 2

I gave up trying to submit it electronically thru TT. I printed off the return that TT completed and mailed it into the IRS after making the corrections to the EIN in pen. All worked out in the end, just took longer. Good luck