If your State Employers ID is 11 characters, but you get an error message saying it needs to be 14 characters, try adding random digits to your employer's State ID until the field is full.
You really do not need this number to file your tax return.
While it is preferred that you use an employer's state ID number if you have one, it's not essential if you don't. The only truly indispensable elements on a W-2 for income tax filing purposes are your employer's Federal EIN (Employer's ID number), your own Social Security Number (SSN), and your actual wage data.
You could also try using your employer's Federal ID number in this field when entering your W-2 in TurboTax.
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