How to resolve ProConnect Tax diagnostic ref. 17272

This diagnostic pops up when WTH is not suffixed to the state ID number under Wages, Salaries, Tips, or if it isn't 11 digits in length.

• This information is required by Utah for e-file. If this information isn't available, the return must be paper filed.

The diagnostic states:

"e-file: The Utah Withholding Tax Schedule (TC-40W) requires a valid Utah withholding identification number of 11 digits with 'WTH' suffixed for Electronic filing. Please correct Utah Withholding identification number entry on the W-2 that includes UT withholding." (Ref #17272)

How to resolve the diagnostic

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕Wages, Salaries Tips (W-2)
2. Verify that the information entered in the input titled "Employer state ID no. Click on button to expand if multi-state W-2)" is correct and enter WTH at the end of the State ID if needed.