topic How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN? in Deductions & credits

How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

gilsonfpf — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:34:42 GMT

Turbotax is rejecting the 1099-INT without a FEIN and don't allow to proceed. I've tried to keep it blank, fill with 0s, 1s and 9s without success.

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

MelindaS1 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:53:21 GMT

A workaround that has functioned for other users is to enter it in the FEIN format, but with all 0's. Although I see that you tried all-zeroes before, ensure that you are using the correct 9 digit format:

00-0000000

Is there a more specific error message that comes up when you try these workarounds?

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

gilsonfpf — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:05:47 GMT

Entered exactly 00-0000000

During the checking it says: "Payer's Federal ID Number is invalid. You must enter a valid employer identification number."

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

Karis_F — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:34:56 GMT

You can enter interest income from a foreign bank in TurboTax without entering an EIN.

Go to Wages & Income>Investments and Savings and Add Investments then Enter a different way.

Select Interest, Type it in myself, and enter payer's name and interest amount.

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

gilsonfpf — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:18:21 GMT

This option could not be found. Everywhere where there is interest earning it looks for a 1099-INT.

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

LeticiaF1 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:45:38 GMT

When you enter the 1099-INT following the directions given above by Karis_F, you will be able to enter your form without having to enter a tax ID for the bank.

Go to Wages & Income
Select Investments and Savings and Add Investments
Select Enter a different way
Select the 1099-INT and Type it in myself
Enter payer's name and interest amount

See the images below for your reference:

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

kamatrohan — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:42:32 GMT

I still receive the error to enter FEIN

Re: How to enter 1099-INT for a foreign bank without a FEIN?

DavidD66 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:33:04 GMT

If you can't get past the FEIN, then report the interest as "other income". It's not the proper way to do it, but you will be reporting the income.