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Level 2
January 31, 2026
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1099 INT BOX 15

  • January 31, 2026
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After adding 1099 INT section it is trying to force me to fill in box 15 with a state, but that section is blank on my form. How do I get through that? 

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KrisD15
Level 15
January 31, 2026

Do you have anything listed in Boxes 16 or 17? 

You can only leave Box 15 blank if Box 16 and Box 17 are also blank. 

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Mawill-12Author
Level 2
January 31, 2026

Yes 16 and 17 are blank as well.

Level 6
February 1, 2026

If you are encountering an error with your 1099-INT, first delete the existing form and then create a new 1099-INT, following all the original entry steps carefully. Should you continue to receive the same error, try an alternative solution by entering only the two-letter state abbreviation in Box 15 before proceeding to the next step.

 

Just in case, here's a breakdown of the steps from this article on how to enter them:

 

Form 1099-INT reports interest from banks, brokerages, and other financial institutions. Choose your product for info on how to enter a 1099-INT.

 

TurboTax Online

  1. Go to 1099-INT interest income screen under under Wages & Income
  2. Select Yes on the screen Did you receive any investment income? then Continue.
    • If you see the screen Your investments & savings or Here's your 1099-INT info, select Add investments or Add another 1099-INT, then Continue.
  3. On the next screen, select how you want to enter your Form 1099-INT:
    • If you want to import your form, search for your brokerage or financial institution. Sign in to your online account and select Get my form.
    • If you want to upload a copy of your form or manually enter the info, select Enter a different way, and follow the instructions to enter your 1099-INT.

TurboTax Desktop

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. Select Federal Taxes, then Wages & Income.
  3. Locate the section titled Interest and Dividends, then select Start or Revisit next to Interest on 1099-INT.
  4. Select Yes on the screen Did you receive any investment income? then Continue.
    • If you see the screen Your investments & savings or Here's your 1099-INT info, select Add investments or Add another 1099-INT, then Continue.
  5. On the next screen, select how you want to enter your Form 1099-INT:
    • If you want to import your form, search for your brokerage or financial institution. Sign in to your online account and select Get my form.
    • If you want to upload a copy of your form or manually enter the info, select Enter a different way, and follow the instructions to enter your 1099-INT.

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