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Returning Member
posted Jan 13, 2022 9:00:56 AM

EIN error when setting up new payee

When setting up a new payee, I enter EIN number and confirm EIN number. When I continue, it prompts me to confirm EIN number. I have double checked numerous times and also copied and pasted. Sam error. I also tried to change a digit on a payee already set up both the original EIN and confirmed EIN and it errors

Invalid Entry:

Please confirm Employer Identification Number (EIN)

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Returning Member
Jan 13, 2022 9:01:54 AM

FYI, this was for 1099's Business edition

Intuit Alumni
Jan 17, 2022 7:38:55 AM

It may be that your software needs to be updated. Please see the help article How do I update my TurboTax CD/Download software program? for more information.

If updating the software does not resolve the issue, please comment back with any additional details you can provide so that we can further investigate this experience. 

Returning Member
Jan 17, 2022 9:23:14 AM

I did the update and it fixed the problem.

Thank you so much for you help