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If a state ID number is not printed on your paper W-2G, then you can use the "Payers' Federal Identification Number" number in its place. This is known as a Form format error, and should not result in a delay in processing your return. But make sure that you select the state you won the money in the dropdown box.

You can edit the W-2 Gs by enter "W2G"-no dashes. in the search bar at the top right of your program and then selecting "Jump to W-2G" and hit enter.

As you enter of your Form W-2G s for your gambling winnings, the state section is coded to boxes 13.

Do not enter a zero if the box on your paper W2-G is blank.

  • If there is a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then in order to efile, you will need a state id number in box 13. Enter the same Federal ID number and select the State you won the money in
  • If there is not a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then leave 13 through 15 blank.

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