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I keep getting a rejection code that says the EIN is not correct but I've triple checked and everything is right. What do I do now?

Reject Code FW2-502
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JohnB5677
Employee Tax Expert

I keep getting a rejection code that says the EIN is not correct but I've triple checked and everything is right. What do I do now?

Error code FW2-502 is the EIN of one of your employer's W-2.

 

  • It is in the top right corner of the W-2 in Box (b).
  • It is a 9-digit number.
  • Confirm that the name and EIN have been posted correctly from the W-2 to the tax return.
  • If it is correct, you may want to contact your employer.
  • If all else fails, You will have to mail the tax return.
  • In the filling process, Continue to refile and when you get to the Here are your filing options screen, select Change to print and mail in your return.

Please see TurboTax article How do I fix e-file reject FW2-502?

 

Your Federal tax return goes to a different location depending on the state that you live in.  See this list to determine the location for you.

 

Where to File Paper Tax Returns (irs.gov)


 

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