I do use type it in myself. The screenshot I posted is from the Review error, not from the input screen. You have to Review to see the error message and you have to correct it to continute.
How would you put in a 1099-INT any other way? You can't import it if there is no EIN. Use your brain and think about how silly and wrong your advice is. Go through the entire process in TurboTax before you post something is working that is not working. This actually needs an investigation.
It comes up needs review and then you have to make up an EIN if your 1099-INT does not have one. This started this tax season. It has happened with several different people that I assisted with their TurboTax this year. You can enter the information, but not file without an EIN on a 1099-INT.
