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Level 1
posted Mar 15, 2025 12:27:58 PM

1099-Div box 8

Why does turbo tax keep asking me for a fed id # if the country selected in box 8 is United Kingdom?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 18, 2025 6:52:45 AM

On what screen are you being asked for a federal id #? I've entered a 1099-DIV with foreign taxes paid to the UK, and I don't get that question.

Level 1
Mar 18, 2025 7:02:11 AM

When Turbo Tax checks the entries for the 1099-DIV it comes up with an error since the Fed id# is 00-00000 as box 8 is marked as United Kingdom. 

Expert Alumni
Mar 18, 2025 7:25:21 AM

The solution that I've seen for this is that when the error comes up, delete the zeros, and leave the FEIN field blank. I agree that you shouldn't be asked for a federal id# for dividends, either foreign or otherwise.