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posted May 9, 2024 1:55:29 PM

Can anyone explain to me where my EIN number is ? Its not on section b of w2s

Im on disability if that helps

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Level 15
May 9, 2024 2:01:27 PM

You do not have an EIN unless you are an employer.

 

On the W-2 the Employer EIN is in box b.

 

Or are you receiving Social Security Disability Benefits?  If so, you received a Form SSA-1099.  The SS form is not entered in the section for a W-2.

 

Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits are reported on a form SSA-1099 and the benefits received are to be entered on a federal tax return. The benefits may be taxable depending on the amount of other income you have entered on your tax return.


However, if the Social Security benefits is the Only income to be reported on the tax return and there is no federal income taxes being withheld, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return..


Unless you also received a Form 1095-A for your health insurance through one of the State Marketplace Exchanges or from healthcare.gov then you must file a tax return.

 

To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
On Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099), click the start or update button