topic I’m trying to add the EIN number for my child care provider but it says invalid in Deductions & credits

I’m trying to add the EIN number for my child care provider but it says invalid

sabrinamartin78 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:08:41 GMT

Re: I’m trying to add the EIN number for my child care provider but it says invalid

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:25:39 GMT

Have you entered all of your W-2 or self-employment income? The childcare credit will not work until you have entered income from working.

Re: I’m trying to add the EIN number for my child care provider but it says invalid

LeticiaF1 — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:12:56 GMT

First, make sure the EIN of the provider is correct. Usually EIN numbers are 9 digits with a dash between the second and third digits. Once you have verified that the number is correct, enter it again on the return following the steps below:

In the return, go to Deductions and credits
Select Pick up where you left off
Go to You and Your Family
Then select Start/Review next to Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits.
Answer the questions in the section
When entering the EIN select the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and don't enter any dashes