DavidD66
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Enter the 1099-MISC without the payer's EIN.  It shouldn't cause any problems.  If you get an error message when trying to file, then delete the 1099-MISC, and enter it as income not reported on Form 1099-MISC.  I very much doubt that it would result in an inquiry from the IRS, but if you receive a letter from them, simply explain the situation and what you did.  That should be the end of it.

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