FW2-003-02 e-file error
Form W-2, Line a, 'EmployeeSSN' must be equal to 'PrimarySSN' or 'SpouseSSN' in the Return Header.
You'll get this error if the SSN on Form W-2 doesn't match the taxpayer or spouse.
Solution
This error arises from
Employee's SSN
on the W2
screen, in the Income
folder.- If theEmployee's SSNis the same as theSSNon the1040screen, then leaveEmployee's SSNblank.
- If you're not filing Form 1040 with anITINand the issued W2 has the wrongSSN, then you'll need to correct the W2 and paper file the return with Form 8948.
- If there are multiple units of theW2screen, review theT,Sfield to ensure that W2 is coded to the correct spouse. Also check for a blank unit of theW2Screen.
