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I get rejected because of the wrong ein but it is copied from my W-2?

 
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KatrinaLO
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I get rejected because of the wrong ein but it is copied from my W-2?

Providing your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from your W-2 allows us to identify the easiest way for you to enter your W-2 form (you also need it to e-file).

The best place to look is in Box b of your W-2 form, located right above or below your employer's name and address.

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.

For more information on correcting your EIN, please see the TurboTax FAQ below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5660674

For more information on your employer’s EIN not matching, please see below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4587566


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I get rejected because of the wrong ein but it is copied from my W-2?

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TerukoL
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I get rejected because of the wrong ein but it is copied from my W-2?

The best place to look your employer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) or Tax ID is in Box b of your W-2 form. Look for a 9-digit number with a dash separating the second and third digit (NN-NNNNNNN). It's usually right above your employer's name or below their address.

 

Please click How do I find my employer's EIN or Tax ID? to learn more. 

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