Error 0290: "On Form W-2, the Employer's State abbreviation ..." When Checking E-filing Status
Updated: 2/14/2013
Article ID: SLN12048
This message occurs when checking the status of an e-filed return. Here's a list of the complete messages:
- Error Code 0290: On Form W-2, the Employer's State abbreviation is missing or is not a correct standard Postal abbreviation or Employer's ZIP Code is missing or is not consistent with the Employer's State.
- Error Code 0290: On Form W-2G, the Payer's State abbreviation is missing or is not a correct standard Postal abbreviation or Payer's ZIP Code is missing or is not consistent with the Payer's State.
- Error Code 0290: On Form 1099-G, the Payer's State abbreviation is missing or is not a correct standard Postal abbreviation or Payer's ZIP Code is missing or is not consistent with the Payer's State.
- Error Code 0290: On Form 1099-R, the Payer's State abbreviation is missing or is not a correct standard Postal abbreviation or Payer's ZIP Code is missing or is not consistent with the Payer's State.
How to resolve this error
This rejection error is issued by the IRS server. You'll need to verify the employer's or payer's state abbreviation and ZIP code on all W-2, W-2G, 1099-G, and 1099-R forms on your return.
The easiest way to do this is to find the form in TurboTax, re-open it, and verify the information. Make any necessary corrections, then re-submit your return.
Note: It's possible that your W-2 or 1099 forms are incorrect. For example, a W-2 from an Arizona employer may show AR as their state abbreviation instead of AZ.Try the U.S. Postal Service's ZIP Code Lookup tool to double-check your employer's or payer's address information. If it's wrong, don't hesitate to enter the correct address in TurboTax.
