topic Re: Why are there only 8 numbers on my W2 for my employer state id number when there should be 9? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859905#M1043231 <P>The EIN is in Box b and should be 9 digits - always. &nbsp; But the state ID in box 15 can be anything. &nbsp; Enter what is on your W-2; 8 digits for a state ID is okay. &nbsp; If it gives you a warning, double-check what you entered and hit <STRONG>Continue</STRONG>. &nbsp;It won't prevent e-filing. &nbsp;</P> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:34:59 GMT DawnC 2023-02-05T03:34:59Z Why are there only 8 numbers on my W2 for my employer state id number when there should be 9? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859887#M1043221 What is the EIN for longhorn steakhouse on Lincoln highway east Lancaster PA? Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:20:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859887#M1043221 HQnMRJ 2026-02-23T13:20:27Z Re: Why are there only 8 numbers on my W2 for my employer state id number when there should be 9? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859905#M1043231 <P>The EIN is in Box b and should be 9 digits - always. &nbsp; But the state ID in box 15 can be anything. &nbsp; Enter what is on your W-2; 8 digits for a state ID is okay. &nbsp; If it gives you a warning, double-check what you entered and hit <STRONG>Continue</STRONG>. &nbsp;It won't prevent e-filing. &nbsp;</P> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:34:59 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859905#M1043231 DawnC 2023-02-05T03:34:59Z Re: Why are there only 8 numbers on my W2 for my employer state id number when there should be 9? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859982#M1043258 <P>The important question is - is the food any good?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I tried Longhorn decades ago and was not impressed</P> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:42:40 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-are-there-only-8-numbers-on-my-w2-for-my-employer-state-id-number-when-there-should-be-9/01/2859982#M1043258 fanfare 2023-02-05T04:42:40Z