All taxpayers should be familiar with the terms related to filing tax returns. One of the most important tax details you should know is the EIN number of your employer. The Employer Identification Number which is sometimes referred to as the Federal Employer Identification Number is a nine-digit number that is given to employers within the US. The EIN is given by the IRS and is a way of identifying particular companies or business entities. Your employer’s EIN number is needed every time you file your state and federal tax returns because as mentioned earlier it is a way for the IRS to identify your employers for legal and security issues. You can call the TurboTax support number to find out all you need to know about EIN or Tax ID while using TurboTax. You can also go through this article that gives an insight into how to locate the Employer Identification Number or Tax ID so that you can file your tax returns.

Where to find the Employer Identification Number on your W-2 form?

One of the best places to check your employer’s EIN is in Box b on your W-2 tax form. As per IRS guidelines, your employer is expected to make the W-2 form available before January 31. When you get your W-2 form you can look for a nine-digit number located just above the employer’s name. Sometime this number may also appear below the employer’s address. You will recognize the number as being separated by a small dash between the second and third number. The EIN number will be written in this format: NN-NNNNNNN

How to find the Employer Identification Number beside the W-2 form?

In case you do not have your W-2 form you can use the suggestions given below to find your employer’s EIN:

Method 1: Contact your employer directly, preferably someone who works in the payroll or human resources department, and ask for the EIN
Method 2: If you are working in the same organization for a while you can go through your last year’s W-2.
Method 3: The EIN for Public-traded companies is available to all employees. You just need to go online and look at the 10-K form of the company.
Method 4: You can also search for any court documents related to your company and find the EIN. In this case, the EIN will most probably be on the docket sheet itself right next to the address and name of the company.

Users must note that for security and legal reasons TurboTax does not keep a record of your employer’s EIN or any other private information related to your employer’s Tax ID. Even if you cannot find the EIN you can still file a paper return. If you have any other issues related to your Tax ID or the EIN you can call the TurboTax customer care number and speak to one of the tax experts about the issue.

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TurboTax is one of the most popular tax preparation software out in the market today. It has made it very easy to file your state and federal taxes well before the tax deadline and also has several features that allow you to maximize your tax refund.

Since many users find it difficult to fill the tax forms, TurboTax has developed a series of questions through which the software will automatically calculate the tax requirement of the user. Over and above that, TurboTax users can always call the TurboTax phone number to clarify any doubts they may have before filing their tax returns.

The beauty of TurboTax is that it allows you to e-file your returns as well as paper-file. Some users, especially those you have a simple tax plan, prefer to paper-file their returns because it is cheaper. This article will tell you all you need to know and give you simple instructions on how to paper-file in the TurboTax for Mac software.

Instructions to paper-file your tax return using TurboTax

To paper-file your returns you will need a printer, envelopes and enough postage. You can follow the steps given below to file a conventional paper return through post:

Step 1: Login to TurboTax for Mac and open your tax return.

Step 2: Select the file tab and go to the screen where you e-file your federal return free of charge.

Step 3: Search for the option that allows you to file my mail, it will most probably be at the bottom of your screen.

Step 4: Click on the tax return that you want to paper-file and proceed with the on-screen instructions given by TurboTax.

Step 5: When you reach the ‘Print Tax Return for Mailing’ screen make the necessary adjustments and select the number of copies you want to print.

Step 6: Click ‘Print’ and complete any additional steps to begin printing your printout package.

Step 7: The very first page of the package will give you all the relevant mailing information along with a list of the tax forms that need to be filled.

You must keep in mind that in order to avoid identity theft you should only mail your return from a registered post office. You can also give it to a trusted mail carrier directly just to be safe. You should also double-check the address as the IRS may send your tax refund to that address.

If you have any difficulty completing the steps mentioned in this article you can call the TurboTax toll-free number and consult a TurboTax expert to clarify the problem. The toll-free number is available 24 hours a day so that you can resolve any tax-related error as soon as possible.

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