Question

The EIN on my tax return is incorrect so the return was rejected. I tried the refile program but to no avail. How can I change the number and refile it?

The IRS rejected my tax return because the EIN number is incorrect. How do I correct the EIN number on my tax return?

This rejection occurs when the payer's Federal ID number on the W-2G doesn't match the IRS's records.

Solution

Open your return in TurboTax.
In TurboTax, search for W2G (no hyphen) and select the Jump to link in the search results.
On the W-2G summary screen, select Edit/Review next to each W-2G on the return and make sure the Federal ID number exactly matches what's on your W-2G form.
- If the Federal ID is wrong, correct it and then re-file your return.