My w2 is missing employers state Id number

[DianeW · Accepted solution]

You can use the federal ID number that is listed in box "b" if there is not state ID number listed on your W2 in box "15".

[jazenfrancais08]

Can i do this in TX as well?

[vaiomouse8]

This might work on paper but on the turbotax online software, it will not allow you to enter the Fed ID in place of a state one as the format is not the same. I have the same problem and so far no solution.
other Turbo Tax representatives say you can just put in "9999999" but on the actual online-software it says entering 9999999 will flag your return and it will be rejected. HELP

[DianeW]

It needs your two letter state and then you can use the federal number.  Do not use dashes or slashes and stop your entry after nine digits.

[vaiomouse8]

When I tried entering the fed id in place if the state id I got a character limit error. All the other state ids from my other W2s are all 7 digits. Am I supposed to drop the first 2 numbers and the dash from the Fed id leaving the 7 digit number and use that? (State of MN) if it makes a difference.

[Chello271]

Yes, it does work. My cx's return went right through with no problems with the ID number again.

[DMarkM1]

Just make sure the number you put in conforms to the state requirements. If it needs to be 7 characters and end in "XYZ" then be sure to input as such.