Business Rule X0000-005

There are two causes:

1. W-2, Box B - The Employer EIN is missing, and / or
2. W-2, Box C – The Employer Name is missing

• The first two lines are for the business name. If your Employer's Name fits on the first line, do not use the second business name line.
• When determining the business name control, omit 'The' when it is followed by more than one word. Include the word 'The' when it is followed by only one word.
• The Employer's Address Line is the third line in Box C and must contain a minimum of three characters.
• Place the City, State and zip code in the proper areas of the 4th line in Box C

Make your correction(s) and resubmit.

If you are making a payment, you may have to re-date Step 3, Payment Options.