📝Employer identification numbers (EINs) are essential in accurately matching W2 information with tax preparation software.
🔑Ensuring the correct social security number is entered on W2 forms is crucial for proper taxpayer identification.
🌍Identifying resident aliens without valid social security numbers is a common challenge that tax preparers may encounter.
What should I do if the W2 form has multiple copies?
—You only need to enter one copy of the W2 with complete information into the tax preparation software.
Should I enter the taxpayer's or spouse's social security number on the W2?
—Enter the correct social security number for the taxpayer or spouse based on the information provided on the W2.
What if a resident alien has an ITIN instead of a valid social security number?
—Enter the social security number provided on the W2 for resident aliens, even if it is an ITIN.
08:04Understanding the structure of W2 forms and the importance of accurately entering information.
09:59The role of employer identification numbers (EINs) in matching W2 information correctly in tax preparation software.
10:53Ensuring the correct social security number is entered on W2 forms for proper taxpayer identification.
11:48Identifying resident aliens without valid social security numbers and how to handle their W2 information.
12:37Addressing common questions about entering W2 information, including handling multiple copies and resident aliens with ITINs.
