DianeW
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It's not necessary to enter the EIN or a Form 1099-MISC if you didn't get one.  Follow the steps below while you are logged into TurboTax Deluxe:

  • My Account > Tools > Topic Search > Type business > Go
  • Click the screenshot attached to enlarge and view for assistance.

If you get a question about the 1099-MISC check that you did not receive one, then proceed to enter the income.  If you have no expenses this version will work for you, if you do have expenses then TurboTax Self Employed will work for you.

Be sure to delete any income entry when you get to the first screen after Go. I deleted all my previous entries for self employment income.  There is no EIN entry requirement.