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posted Jun 6, 2019 5:38:46 AM

Where do I find the Federal ID on 1098-T?

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Level 9
Jun 6, 2019 5:38:47 AM

It should be listed in the box to the left of the form that says FILER'S federal identification no. and that is the second box from the top of the form to the left, right above STUDENT'S name

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Level 9
Jun 6, 2019 5:38:47 AM

It should be listed in the box to the left of the form that says FILER'S federal identification no. and that is the second box from the top of the form to the left, right above STUDENT'S name

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 5:38:51 AM

The form comes in many shapes & sizes but you are looking for a 9 digit number in this format 12- 3456789

Not applicable
Apr 29, 2020 9:30:22 PM

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Returning Member
Apr 3, 2021 12:53:30 PM

Tells me need a 9 numbers only have 8

Returning Member
Apr 3, 2021 12:54:27 PM

I only have 8

Level 15
Apr 3, 2021 1:01:15 PM


@Inge513 wrote:

I only have 8


Then ;you need to contact the issuer of the form.  A federal EIN is 9 digits.