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Level 1
February 6, 2025
Question

The EIN on my W-2 does not have a dash and Turbo Tax keeps putting the dash in, which means I cannot add the last number that's on my W-2. How do I input the EIN?

  • February 6, 2025
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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    February 6, 2025

    The EIN must be only nine digits.  Enter the nine digits and let the program put in the dash.

    Level 13
    February 6, 2025

    EINs are 9 digits. If the EIN that you were provided has 10 digits, it is incorrect and you need to speak with your payroll department for clarification.  The format is typically shown as 12-3456789, but if your W-2 shows 123456789, it is ok to have a dash between digits 2 and 3.