Vanessa A
Expert Alumni

Retirement tax questions

There is not a social security payer ID on a 1099-SSA.  It is the federal government.  If you are being asked for a Payer ID while entering your social security, you are likely entering it in the wrong section.  You will need to delete the form you just entered and then enter your social security select the following:

  • Federal
  • Income
  • Retirement
  • SSA-1099 Social Security
  • Then walk through and enter your SS income. 

 

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