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Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

MattM818 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:10:08 GMT

Hi,

I received a 1099-NEC from a Canada-based company with 89 as the prefix in the TIN. When I check the return for errors, I get the following: "Payers EIN is invalid for electronic filing". Is there a way to work around this?

Thank you!

Re: Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

DaveF1006 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:15:21 GMT

To clarify, what was the payment for? Was it for work performed for the Canadian company?

Re: Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

MattM818 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:19:14 GMT

Hi. Yes, it was independent contractor work (writing) performed in the US for a Canadian-based company. I confirmed the TIN with the company's auditor who said that Canadian companies are required to issue tax forms to US residents, however it appears the TIN is not recognized in the US. Thank you!

Re: Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

DaveF1006 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:07:43 GMT

Yes, you will need to enter this information as self-employed income but you won't enter this as a 1099 NEC..

Type Schedule C in the Search box.
Select the Jump to link.
Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? answer yes
When you report your income, enter it as General income rather than 1099 NEC income. In the description area, mention this is 1099 NEC income from a foreign source.

Re: Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

MattM818 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:14:57 GMT

Thank you! Just to clarify how enter in TurboTax, do you mean that I select "Other self-employed income, includes cash and checks" and then note the company info in the description box?

Re: Enter Foreign TIN/EIN

ThomasM125 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:28:58 GMT

Yes, choose other self-employed income etc... and enter a description of the income being reported and that it is foreign income.