Box 15 employer id number is required even though I’m in Texas. I called corporate, they told me they don’t have one and that it’s all zeroes. Turbo tax says invalid.

leondaley7 · ‎April 15, 2026

Karis_F · ‎April 15, 2026

Texas does not have individual state income tax. You can leave Box 15 and the employer ID on your W-2 blank since there would be no TX state tax withholding.

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leondaley7 · ‎April 15, 2026

these automated a.i replies gotta stop. Can’t even read my post properly without spewing some auto generated nonsense from the first google search. Turbo tax REQUIRES box 15 have numbers even though I am in Texas. Is that a more clear and typed out issue?

DaveF1006 · ‎April 15, 2026

Leave Boxes 15, 16, and 17 completely empty. Do not select "TX" from the dropdown, and do not put $0.00. Just leave them blank. If Tx is appearing in the drop-down, select the drop down and select a blank space within it.

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Box 15 employer id number is required even though I’m in Texas. I called corporate, they told me they don’t have one and that it’s all zeroes. Turbo tax says invalid.