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posted Mar 17, 2025 10:59:14 AM

what do i enter for payee id for Social Security

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Level 15
Mar 17, 2025 11:01:40 AM

You are in the wrong section to enter the SSA-1099

 

To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
On Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099), click the start or update button

 

Or enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099

Level 15
Mar 17, 2025 11:02:33 AM

There is no Payer ID 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.

 

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 17, 2025 11:03:23 AM

The payee of Social Security benefits would be the recipient of the benefits, so you would enter the recipient's social security number if requested.