1) When it posted the error, are you sure it wasn't really referring to the "Received From" field. Make sure that is filled in. You can't have a 1099-DIV that came from (blank or undetermined). Then leave the FEIN empty....or put yoru cursor in it and hit the backspace and delete keys a few times in case it has some non-displaying characters in it.
2) the 00-0000000 might be an option...but not sure.
Still an issue?
3) Go to Forms Mode, and Delete that 1099-DIV entirely. Return to the interview, and enter it again manually thru the interview.
a) Start into the 1099-DIV section
b) Scroll down to the blue "+Add Investments"
c) Next page, go to lower rt corner and "Skip Import"
d) Next Page select the Dividends box, then lower Rt "Continue"
e) Next page enter "Received From" box and any data below it. Should be no FEIN there...but who knows??
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
