electronic filing system hangs up because no CUSIP no. for 1099-INT. But there isn't a number on the 1099-INT. How do I get through this system stop for elect, filing?

[LindaS5247]

To get past the CUSIP number error for a 1099-INT when you are e-filing, try leaving the CUSIP/Box 14 field blank. The IRS does not require this number for most interest income.

Sometimes a blank state box (16-17) causes an error.  Clear any data fields that may be incorrectly filled or have zeros.

If this does not help try deleting any Form(s) 1099-INT that may be incomplete or have an error.

If you are using TurboTax Online you can delete a Form 1099-INT as follows:

1. In your left panel of your TurboTax screen click on "Tax Tools"
2. And then Click on "Tools"
3. Click on "Delete a Form"
4. Scroll through your list of Forms
5. Click the garbage can next to "Form 1099-INT"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can delete a Form 1099-INT as follows:

1. Click on "Forms" in the upper right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode"
2. In your left panel scroll down and look for "Form 1099-INT"
3. In your right panel at the bottom of Form 1099-INT, click on "Delete Form"
4. Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

You can enter your forms 1099-INT manually using the instructions below:

1. Click on Search at the top right of your TurboTax screen.
2. Type 1099-INT in the search box
3. Click on the link "Jump to 1099-INT"
4. It will ask, "Did you have investment income in 2025?" Select "Yes"
5. Select "Continue"
6. Select "Skip Import"
7. You will Select your investment type which is "Interest" (the box will turn green)
8. You will "Continue"
9. Then you will see the screen "Let's get the info from your 1099-INT"
10. You will type in the information from your Form 1099-INT on that page.
11. Answer the follow-up questions.
12. You will be able to select "Add Investments" to add additional Form(s) 1099-INT.

Click here for information on entering a Form 1099-INT.

Click here for How to Delete Forms in TurboTax Desktop.

Click here for "How to View and Delete Forms in TurboTax Online.

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

[SteamTrain]

Also, especially if the 1099-INT is for various bonds  (or even for no bonds), you need to leave box 14 entirely empty......so delete anything in box 14......   (mine are empty on all of my 1099-INT forms...no problems)