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
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕Wages, Salaries Tips (W-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.
