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🔍 eFile Reject "FW2-502: Form W-2"
This article explains what the eFile reject FW2-502: Form W-2 means and how to fix it.
⚠️ What the Reject Means
Full Rejection Text:
FW2-502:Form W-2, Line B Employer EIN must match data in the eFile database./efile:Return/efile:ReturnData/efile:IRSW2[1]/efile:EmployerEIN. Value: xxxxxxxxx
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the W-2 referenced in the reject
Use this when you need to find the exact W-2 the reject is pointing to.
Go to the Form W-2 referenced in the reject. In this example, it is the first W2: IRSW2[1].
Step 2: Verify the Employer EIN on Line B
Use this to ensure the EIN matches what was received on the paper W-2.
Go to Line B and verify that the Employer EIN matches the paper form W-2 received by the taxpayer.
Step 3: Save your changes
Use this to apply the corrected EIN so eFile can reprocess the return.
Click Save.
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