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.
  1. If the
    Employee's SSN
    is the same as the
    SSN
    on the
    1040
    screen, then leave
    Employee's SSN
    blank.
  2. If you're not filing Form 1040 with an
    ITIN
    and the issued W2 has the wrong
    SSN
    , then you'll need to correct the W2 and paper file the return with Form 8948.
  3. If there are multiple units of the
    W2
    screen, review the
    T,S
    field to ensure that W2 is coded to the correct spouse. Also check for a blank unit of the
    W2
    Screen.

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