Question

efile state return gets rejected because of w-2 EIN

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March 8, 2020
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AmyC

Employee

Double check your W2 and what you typed in, if they match, contact the employer for the correct EIN.

Sometimes an accountant makes a typo and they go out with the wrong ID.

Correct and refile.

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glennrollins

My EIN is now correct but I keep being rejected. How can I find out why its being rejected?

CatinaT1

Here's how you can fix it:

Sign in to your account and select the Fix my return button. Follow any “fix it” instructions to update the information causing the rejection.

Note: Not all rejections will have explicit guides to fix the information. You’ll need to navigate to the program area to address the cause of the rejection.

Time-saving Tip: If what you originally entered is correct, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, a dependent that's already been claimed, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, your only option would be to print and mail in your return. This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return.

Additional reject instruction here.

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Anonymous

it's also possible that the employer has a different EIN for state then federal and entered the federal ein for state. if the w-2 is wrong your employer will have to issue corrected w-2's to all employees affected.