topic I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dependent care provider. I checked NO to dependent care deduction in Deductions & credits

I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dependent care provider. I checked NO to dependent care deduction

mgrant0030 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:26:21 GMT

My child has not had dependent care in 15 years!

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

MarilynG1 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:34:44 GMT

Try going back into your Federal Return and click on TAX TOOLS > TOOLS in the left panel menu.

At the pop-up screen, choose 'Delete a Form'. Scroll through the list of forms in your return to see if you have Form 2441 and Delete it if so.

Then go back into your State Return and go through the interview to the end.

Since we can't see your return in this forum, please post again if this does not resolve your issue.

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

mgrant0030 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:46:45 GMT

Thank you, but that did not clear it unfortunately. Any other ideas?

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

ThomasM125 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:02:23 GMT

You may have to work through the child care section as if you had a dependent and paid for child care. When you are finished, you will see an option to delete the entry you set up. When you delete it, it may resolve your issue. It is in the the You and Your Family section (in Deductions and Credits), and then Child and Dependent Care Credit.

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

mgrant0030 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:43:09 GMT

Unfortunately at that screen it only allows me

to choose myself or my husband and says we do not qualify. So I could not enter anything to delete. I’m getting very discouraged.

I appreciate your attempt to help me resolve this.

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

MichelleLO — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:44:35 GMT

This is an issue that has been reported and we are currently investigating it. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Re: I am getting a messsage at the end of my state return saying I need a SSN or EIN for each dep...

Opus 17 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:48:32 GMT

@mgrant0030 wrote:

Thank you, but that did not clear it unfortunately. Any other ideas?

Are you in Kentucky? There is a form 2441-K in your Kentucky return. Can you access your Kentucky return to delete it?