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mida_pida_01
Level 1
February 7, 2020
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I have a SSN but no EIN for childcare but it is still asking me for EIN. What do I do?

  • February 7, 2020
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LeonardS
LeonardS
Level 14
February 7, 2020

If your daycare provider does not have an Employer Identification Number EIN you will use the daycare provider's Social Security Number.  The SSN is accepted by the IRS when there is no EIN.

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jrgcrg2014
Level 2
February 17, 2020

Are you saying to type the SSN within the EIN block in TurboTax and the IRS will know its an SSN?

LeonardS
LeonardS
Level 14
February 17, 2020

Yes, enter the SSN.  The IRS will know it is an SSN and will accept it in place of an EIN.

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