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Level 2
Jan 31, 2026 12:24 AM UTC
Question

1099 INT BOX 15

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? 

4 replies

KrisD15
Alumni - Intuit
Jan 31, 2026 1:08 AM UTC

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
Jan 31, 2026 2:48 PM UTC

Yes 16 and 17 are blank as well.

Alumni - Intuit
Feb 1, 2026 4:46 PM UTC

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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