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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 8:17:00 AM

Why is it saying my ssn is wrong when its not?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:17:01 AM

Check the Social Security Number you entered in the MY INFO section, to be sure it matches the SSN on your W-2. The MY INFO entries are what is on the 'Federal Information Worksheet'.  You could try to delete/re-enter your SSN in this section.

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:17:01 AM

Check the Social Security Number you entered in the MY INFO section, to be sure it matches the SSN on your W-2. The MY INFO entries are what is on the 'Federal Information Worksheet'.  You could try to delete/re-enter your SSN in this section.

New Member
Jan 30, 2020 5:23:22 PM

I re-entered it & its telling me the employee ssn & federal ssn dont match but they're right by each other & are exactly the same