I can't file my taxes because my 1099 NEC requires a state number in box 6 but Texas does not have a state number. How can I handle this?

[blairc192]

What state number for box 6 on the 1099 NEC do I use for Texas?

[AnnetteB6]

You only need to enter a state number on your Form 1099-NEC if it shows that there were state taxes withheld.  Since there should be no state taxes withheld for Texas, leave all of the state boxes blank (boxes 5, 6, and 7).

If there had been state taxes withheld, then you could enter the Federal ID number in the state ID number box (box 6) to prevent the error message and not affect your tax return.

[ampemberton]

This is not an answer to the question!   While it shouldnt be an issue, with Texas selected in box 6, Turbotax is requiring a state number.

[MonikaK1]

If there are no entries in Boxes 5 and 7, then there is no entry needed in Box 6. There was no need for the payer to enter "TX" or a state ID number or anything else in Box 6. Leave it blank, and that will resolve the issue.

The IRS instructions for Form 1099-NEC state, regarding boxes 5 through 7:

These boxes are provided for your convenience only and need not be completed for the IRS. Use the state information boxes to report payments for up to two states. Keep the information for each state separated by the dash line. If you withheld state income tax on this payment, you may enter it in box 5. In box 6, enter the abbreviated name of the state and the payer's state identification number. In box 7, you may enter the amount of the state payment.

@ampemberton