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posted Feb 14, 2025 3:32:08 PM

Employee Identification Number for foreign sourced income.

In the past I have used 12-3456789 as the EID for a Canadian pension that I receive from a bank. This no longer passes the check for a valid number that is done by Turbotax. I can no longer pass the check and thus cannot e-file my federal return. What value can I use in this field?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2025 5:17:29 AM

For the Employer Identification Number (EIN) field, you might try using the EIN for the Social Security Administration, which is 38-6969627. This is a common workaround for similar issues.

 

Please let us know if this works.