topic If Box 15 (Employer's state ID number) is blank and turbo tax won't let me continue without entering an ID number, what do I do? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

If Box 15 (Employer's state ID number) is blank and turbo tax won't let me continue without entering an ID number, what do I do?

valentina-velez — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:54:43 GMT

I'm from Florida (doesn't provide ID number) working in Arizona

Re: If Box 15 (Employer's state ID number) is blank and turbo tax won't let me continue without entering an ID number, what do I do?

DoninGA — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:41:48 GMT

If there are no state taxes being withheld then leave boxes 15 thru 17 blank (empty) on the W-2.

Re: If Box 15 (Employer's state ID number) is blank and turbo tax won't let me continue without entering an ID number, what do I do?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:43:06 GMT

When you entered your information in MY INFO did you answer that you made money in another state?

It looks like your employer did not withhold AZ income tax, but if you worked in AZ you are going to have to file a AZ tax return.

You say there is nothing in box 15 of your W-2. Look again at your W-2----is there anything in boxes 16 or 17?

Re: If Box 15 (Employer's state ID number) is blank and turbo tax won't let me continue without e...

MindyB — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:58:19 GMT

To work around a blank state ID number, enter the Federal ID Number as a placeholder for State ID number. The state ID number will not impact your tax return if it is blank on the W-2. If the field asks you for a state ID number in a specific format, "exactly 5-digits and ending in ABC", for example, you can enter a value that conforms to that format . . . such as 11111ABC. ‌This will allow you to fix the issue and continue your return.

@xmasbaby0 is correct in that if you were working in Arizona, there's a secondary issue. It's possible you may be responsible to file an Arizona nonresident return. If you worked in Arizona for 60 days or more, your employer is required to begin withholding Arizona income taxes from your paycheck, and you will be required to file a non-resident income tax return. If your W-2 does not show any Arizona withholding from your wages while working in Arizona (and you were there for 60 days or more), you may have income tax due.