1099-MISC form requiring EIN but I don't have one, I checked back how this is configured and the question "Do you have an EIN" is 'no'. Should I enter 0's? leave blank?

[Opus 17]

Your question is not clear.

If you are issuing a 1099-MISC to a vendor or subcontractor, you use your EIN.  If you don't have one, use your personal SSN.  (If you are self-employed, you are required to have an EIN only if you pay employees, but you can get one for free on the IRS web site and that will prevent you having to give your personal SSN to vendors and subcontractors.)

If you are reporting income received on a 1099-MISC, the payor must provide their EIN.  If it is blank, call the payor.  If they refuse to provide a tax number, then skip entering the 1099, but make sure you include the income under "other income not reported on a 1099".  That way, if the IRS sends you a letter asking why you did not report some income, you can write back with proof that you did include the income, and enclosing a copy of the 1099 showing why you could not enter it in the software.

[mnivaud]

Thanks for quick reply. Yes the 1099-MISC form says EIN or SSN. but TurboTax is forcing me to input an EIN which I do not have. The SSN box is greyed out

[Opus 17]

You might try deleting the 1099 then entering it again.  

[mnivaud]

Thanks again for your help. I went back through and it turns out there was a 2nd 1099 somehow that was all blank, and this was causing the problem. Deleted it and all worked ok. thanks!