on my w2 there is no employer state id number and it is wanting me too put one what should I do?

cameron-mattson · ‎February 25, 2026

we live in Texas

xmasbaby0

Several states do not have a state income tax. So these states will not show up in certain drop down lists. Leave boxes 15, 16, and 17 blank when you enter a W-2 for these states.

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming

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xmasbaby0

Several states do not have a state income tax. So these states will not show up in certain drop down lists. Leave boxes 15, 16, and 17 blank when you enter a W-2 for these states.

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Use the EIN of the payer on the W-2.

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on my w2 there is no employer state id number and it is wanting me too put one what should I do?