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The Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or the Federal Tax Identification Number,
is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) to business entities operating in the United States for the
purposes of identification.
Your EIN will be a 9-digit number with a dash after the second digit
(example: 00-0000000). Keep in mind, an EIN is not the same thing as an
Employer’s State ID number or your Employee Number.
How to obtain EIN:
- The link below lists the companies partnered with Turbo Tax where you can download your W2 directly.
- If it a public company, you can try these links:
Where to Enter: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6250031
There is a possibility that you may have inputted a space. Delete the entire EIN number and reinput.
If you do not have a business or your business is not registered with your state, you should use your social security number.
For 1099-MISC: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6194141
Hope this helps.