RaifH
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It sounds like you have the form filled out correctly. An EIN is one of several taxpayer ID numbers that the IRS recognizes. It is specifically for businesses with a format of xx-xxxxxxx.

 

The other ID numbers are for individuals and are formatted xxx-xx-xxxx as @PattiF said above. 

 

If the EIN you entered is not showing on the summary page, it is a display error. TurboTax will not file your return without a TIN of some sort on Form 2441 because the IRS requires one for the daycare provider.