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posted Jan 17, 2025 5:45:39 AM

what can i do when there is no employer id number on my w-2?

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Level 15
Jan 17, 2025 5:55:34 AM

Are you sure it is a W-2?   Or is it something else---like a SSA1099?   

Level 3
Jan 17, 2025 6:43:08 AM

They’re very difficult to find on some W2’s. Look directly beneath the name and address of employer. Sometimes you’ll find it at the bottom of form. If it is a W2 the employer ID must be on the form. Sometimes it’s referred to as Federal Tax ID number it’s 9 digits total. There’s 2 numbers then a dash followed by 7 numbers. 

Level 15
Jan 17, 2025 9:25:48 AM

Ask your employer what or where it is.  It should be a 9 digit number probably starting with 94 or 99 like 99-1234567