On Apr 9, 12:01*pm, Alan <sfcnm-...[at]yahoo.com> wrote:
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The ITIN number is valid. The W-2 had the ITIN number on the form -
not a bogus SSN number. The error message I'm getting is software
specific, and the client's 2007 return was efiled, so I know that
problem is my software. I'm just surprised to see an ITIN number on
a W2.

Thanks for the feedback.

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Norm wrote:
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prevent the return from being e-filed and accepted even though an
employer is not allowed to accept an ITIN for employment
purposes. We see a lot of clients with ITINs who are working
under false or someone else's social security number. The proper
method for filing is to use the ITIN as the taxpayer ID and enter
the false W-2 number on the electronic W-2. Every once in awhile,
one of our volunteers forgets to do that and the return is
e-filed with the ITIN on the electronic W-2. Taxwise software
does not flag it as being invalid. UTS accepts it and the IRS
accepts it.

Is the ITIN within the valid range?

Valid Range for Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN):
900-70-0000 through 999-80-9999
The valid range for the ITIN "Area" is 900 through 999.
The valid range for the ITIN "Group" is 70 through 80.
The valid range for the ITIN "Serial" is 0000 through 9999.

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I have a client who provided a W-2 with an ITIN number. My software
flagged the entry as invalid. I know that ITINs are not supposed to
be valid for employment, but the client has a W-2. The client's
spouse has a valid SSN and also W-2 income.

Has anyone else run in to this situation? I've searched the IRS site
for information but have been unable to come up with anything that
matches this situation.

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