Received W2 with employer Social Security number instead of EIN

[willatbird]

Client works on a small farm and received a W2 with the Household Employee box checked. Efile was rejected due to non-matching employer EIN numbers. Turns out it's his Social Security number, not a FEIN. Is there any way to get this to efile or will she need to file on paper? (I don't see a household employee box to check in Lacerte).

[dkh]

Are you saying the Employer EIN is actually the Employer's SS# ?    

[BobKamman · Accepted solution]

Even household employers need an EIN, and it's stupid for them not to have one.  Explain the problem to the employer and ask that they correct the mistake.  

[willatbird]

Yes. Have contacted their CPA and she will amend employment tax records with new EIN.

[willatbird]

Thanks. They are going to correct it.