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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 12:31:12 PM

I've entered my employers state ID number (KY) from box 15 on my W2 and it's saying that my ID number is incorrect. However, it was the same as last year's, which worked.

Hello,

I'm trying to file my tax returns but it is saying that my EIN for Kentucky is invalid for electronic filing. I used the same EIN to file last years returns, but it's not working now. Thank you.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:21 PM

It depends.  The KY ID in box 15 where it states State employer ID is 6 digits for KY.  But, there are KY companies that only print out five digits on the W-2.  Check to see if your entry is 5 digits instead of 6.  If on the W-2 you only see five digits, then add a zero in front of the number in TurboTax.  KY will recognize the number, and you'll get through the TT diagnostic.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:13 PM

Did you get that from the 2017 form W-2 ?  Or off the last year's form ?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:15 PM

Off of the W2,  I have 3 family members who work for The Christ Hospital and they all have 63813 as the KY Employer's State ID???

Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:16 PM

Make it 063813 and you'll pass the diagnostic.  KY will accept it this way.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:18 PM

If it has 8 numbers, can I remove the first 2 zeros

Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:19 PM

Yes.  KY does not recognize the first two zeroes that are entered anyways.

Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:31:21 PM

It depends.  The KY ID in box 15 where it states State employer ID is 6 digits for KY.  But, there are KY companies that only print out five digits on the W-2.  Check to see if your entry is 5 digits instead of 6.  If on the W-2 you only see five digits, then add a zero in front of the number in TurboTax.  KY will recognize the number, and you'll get through the TT diagnostic.

New Member
Feb 2, 2021 12:18:22 AM

Im having a similar problem but my employer's id is nine numbers instead of six any suggestions??

New Member
Jun 3, 2021 9:46:09 AM

and mine is 11 digits long.