This rejection occurs when the payer's federal ID number on the W-2G doesn't match the IRS's records.
Solution
- Sign in to TurboTax
- On the Tax Home screen, select Fix my return in the Your 2022 taxes need attention box
- On the next screen, select Fix it now next to Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- On the EIN does not match the IRS records screen, make sure the Payer's EIN entered exactly matches what's on your W-2G form
- If this ID number is wrong, select No
- If this ID number matches what's on your W-2G, select Other options on this page to see other solutions
- You'll need to correct this number on your federal tax return. Select Federal from the left menu, then Wages & Income
- On the Great! We've got your income info screen, select Edit/Add next to Gambling winnings. On the next screen, select Edit next to the W-2G that contains incorrect info
- Correct the Payer Federal Identification number and Continue
- On the Here's your W-2G info screen, select Done, and continue through the screens until you reach Your income
- Select File in the left menu, then Continue to refile your return