@shoshana83 , you must use what is shown on your W-2 . This is because when IRS computer matches all informational report data --- and so when you enter a different name as employer it will assume (a) this a new/another W-2 that it has not on record and (b) the one on its files is not reported by you. This will result in them sending you a notice of not reporting income -- CP2000. So please what is shown on the W-2.
Is there more I can do for you ?
It depends. The EIN is definitely tied to the name of the employer, which leads me to advise you leave it as it appears on your W-2. Only if your return should reject for that reason, should you change it to the actual employer's name.
The EIN on my w-2 is tied to Trinet HR XI LLC. I do not work for Trinet HR XI LLC. Trinet HR XI LLC takes care of payroll processing for the company I work for. I do not know what my employer's tax id is. This seems odd. I've never seen payroll house information as employer. Do I just enter the info as stated on the w-2 without questioning my boss about it?
Yes, enter the information on your W2 as is; the IRS will compare what they received from your employer with what you inputted. If it doesn't match your return will likely get rejected.
@CLB1644 , agreeing with my colleague @TomK2023 , that you must use the information on your W-2 and not worry about whether the EIN is correct or not. IRS AUR system only compares the W-2 information that it receives with what you file and any discrepancy results IRS assuming that you did not report that W-2 -- a CP2000 will get issued based on "missing" W-2. So please follow the advice of @TomK2023 .