This article applies to:

Product: GoSystem Tax RS
Return type: 1040 Individual,1040 Individual
State: Colorado,California,Idaho,Illinois,Indiana,Iowa,Maryland,Massachusetts,Montana,New Jersey,New York,North Carolina,Ohio,Texas
Subject: e-file

FW2-499 e-file error

You get this error when the IRS doesn't recognize an employer EIN
used in this return.

Form W-2, Line B 'EmployerEIN' is invalid for processing an Individual e-filed return. (value #########, rule FW2-499).

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The value represents the EIN causing the rejection.

Go to the Organizer
, then Source Documents
(W-2, 1099, 1098).

Make sure all Social Security numbers and EINs are correct.

Make changes if needed.

Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.

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Contact the IRS e-Help desk at (866) 255-0654 or paper file the return if the Social Security numbers and EINs are correct.