I'm retired, no income other than retirement and Social Security. How do I get around not filling out the Employer ID number in order to file my taxes?

loisaz · ‎April 08, 2026

xmasbaby0

There is no Payer ID or EIN for a SSA1099. You are trying to enter it in the wrong place.

Go to Federal> Wages & Income>>Retirement Plans and Social Security (SSA1099 and 1099RRB) to enter your SSA1099.

If Social Security is your only income you do not have to file a tax return unless you have a 1095A for marketplace health insurance.

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xmasbaby0

To enter your retirement income, Go to Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA 401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.

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SharonD007

Can you please tell us where TurboTax is asking you for an Employer ID number? If its for a W-2, you can delete the W-2 form.

Refer to the TurboTax article How do I change my W-2 info in TurboTax? for navigation instructions.

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I'm retired, no income other than retirement and Social Security. How do I get around not filling out the Employer ID number in order to file my taxes?