I am entering my 1099 MISC and it is asking for EIN. I see a TIN number. Is this the same?

[DoninGA]

The TIN on your 1099-MISC is either your EIN or Social Security number.  

[tagteam]

TIN stand for Taxpayer Identification Number which is a generic term; it includes identification numbers such as social security numbers and EINs (Employer Identification Numbers). 

Yes, the number would be the same; enter the number from your form.

[oliver192959]

PAYER's not RECIPIENT is what i mean

[tagteam]

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@oliver192959 wrote:

PAYER's not RECIPIENT is what i mean

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Correct, enter the number from your 1099-MISC.

[rjs]

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@oliver192959 wrote:

PAYER's not RECIPIENT is what i mean

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The payer's TIN on Form 1099-MISC is either an EIN or a Social Security number. An EIN is in the format xx-xxxxxxx. A Social Security number is in the format xxx-xx-xxxx. On the screen where you enter the 1099-MISC TurboTax asks you which format it is.