An invalid employer identification number (EIN) usually results from one of three scenarios. The number you entered in the federal EIN section of TurboTax:
- was taken from the state section of your physical W2,
- does not match the federal EIN on your physical W2, or
- matches the federal EIN on your physical W2, but is incorrect (i.e. the number provided on your W-2 is wrong).
An EIN is 9 digits in length with the format of XX-XXXXXXX. You will need to make any corrections in the software if the numbers do not match.
IMPORTANT: If the numbers match, you will need to contact your employer and/or the IRS to obtain the correct numbers. The IRS can be reached at 1-800-829-1040.
