Do you have a Form 1099-NEC or a Form W-2? Form 1099-NEC does not have a a box 15, 16, or 17. On a Form W-2, Box 15 is the Employer's State ID No, Box 16 is State Wages, and Box 17 is State tax (withheld). If you are entering a Form W-2 and you have an amount in Box 17, you do need the Employer's state ID #. That number is seven digits followed by two letters. You can contact the organization again (ask to speak to someone in payroll) and ask for the State ID No, for your W-2, or you can enter their 9 digit FEIN from box b. of the Form. The later should allow you to e-file your return.
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