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What happens if I e-file my tax return on FreeTaxUSA.com without entering one of my employer's state ID numbers?

Asked by EgaoNoGenki (1164points) January 16th, 2010

I worked in two places this last summer, and only got a W-2 statement from one of them. The only documents I have from the other employer are my pay stubs. The stubs I have didn’t have the Employer ID number nor the State ID number.

I was able to find their EID online, but not their State ID #. Therefore, I left that part blank. (It allowed me to continue through the rest of the form.)

If I e-file the tax form now, will not filling out the State ID # keep me from getting my refund deposits? Or will the workers at the IRS be able to find the employer’s State ID # with their federal ID # and still process my refund?

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lilikoi's avatar

You should probably hold off on filing for a while. In my experience, employers usually try to get the W-2’s out in the mail by the end of this month. And you have till Apr 15 to file so there’s no rush. They will most likely send you a W-2 in the near future.

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srmorgan's avatar

Lilikoi is correct.
The IRS requires all employers to mail W-2 forms and 1099 forms for that matter by January 31st.

Your final pay stub should be the same as your W-2 but I would hold off filing until you have the form just to be sure that there is no error. It is a pain in the butt to refile for just a small possible difference.

Call personnel at this employer and see when they anticipate mailing W-2s. They could fax or e-mail a copy to you. They can give you the state tax ID over the phone also.

SRM

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scamp's avatar

I agree with both of the above answers. Wait until you have all the information you need to file. Incomplete information will delay your refund, even if sent early.

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SherriS's avatar

Actually the W2 date is Feb 1 this year since ⅓1 is a Sunday. And the IRS doesn’t really care about the State employer number. The STATE cares about the State employer’s ID.

BUT you are not suppose to file until you have all W2s in hand or have made an attempt to get them all!

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