topic 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? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

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?

kotrynargibb — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:56:22 GMT

Re: 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?

DoninGA — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

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

Re: The EIN on my W-2 does not have a dash and Turbo Tax keeps putting the dash in, which means I...

MindyB — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:48:06 GMT

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.