Go back to the 1099-NEC entry and where it asks about payer EIN or SSN select that it is a SSN.
So, that's exactly how i did, and everything worked perfect - now when i went through review (all good there too), and i tried to E-File, that's where TurboTax tells me that it needs an EIN (and not SSN) to E-file with 1099-NEC.
This is currently being looked into, you can sign up for updates here: Why am I getting a Check This Entry on my 1099-NEC when the payer’s SSN format is chosen for the payer's EIN??
Same issue here, I ended up just entering SSN numbers in EIN field and it submitted, I sure hope Feds don’t flag it. Very frustrating!
I'm also having this same issue. TT reviewed the return several times, I paid the fee, put in the DL #s and then it flags this EIN number even though it says EIN -OR- TIN number
When I click the link it says resolved but clearly it's not. I can't file. I'm never using TT again. $203 down the drain.
From your later response in a related thread, it sounds like you were able to resolve the issue by reporting your Form 1099-NEC as income from self-employment. Please advise if there is still an outstanding issue.
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The problem is not resolved. The software needs to accept either TIN OR SSN. The only solution is to allow the OR as stated on tax form and not require TIN if SSN is entered.
Please let us know once you have fixed that issue.
According to the link provided previously, the SSN/EIN issue has been resolved. Please restart TurboTax and run Federal Review again.
Not working as of 4/9/2025. Can't file and says I need an EIN even though I have SSN checked and entered correctly.
Worked with TurboTax on this issue. Problem is fixed for me. If you selected EIN at all you need to re-add your 1099 and ONLY select SSN if that is what is on your 1099. If you select EIN at all during the income screens it breaks it. hope that helps
I have same problem this morning, 04/10/25.
How did you reach Turbo Tax to resolve this problem?
I did what I thought you said was the fix, i.e., delete and then re-enter the 1099-NEC making certain I clicked on Social Security line and not EIN....
But, it still won't let me e-file
You might try deleting the Form 1099-NEC again and re-enter by choosing EIN and typing the SSN number in that format.
In most cases, the 1099 must re-entered in order for the updated program changes to work.
update...should have read all the responses first. Too frustrated and tired-will delete the 1099 and retry tomorrow.
Same here. I only have SS#, and that was the option I chose when completing the information. Now, I cannot file because, although the SS# is entered, it also wants the EIN, which I do not have. It will not allow me to file. The form says to use either EIN or SS#, NOT both. Please post if you get a resolution. So frustrating...it is a glitch on TT end, and no one can assist because I did not purchase the extra help. TT is already getting everything from my small return of $220 :(.
I am having the same issue.
I have tried deleting and recreating the 1099-NEC, making sure EIN was never selected.
This seems to be a glitch. I even tried writing in the SSN into the EIN, it took, but then asked me to input the SSN... which was already input. So I couldn't continue regardless.
Please help!
If the 1099-NEC is for self employment income you can delete it all together and simply enter the income on Schedule C. The key is to report your income where required.
Delete your Form: -- Keep it in your tax files for your records.
Next enter the income in Schedule C. Select Other Income- Cash, etc or Business income not reported on other forms.
[Edited: 04/12/2025 | 12:56 PM PST]
Hello Diane,
I can only proceed if I have an EIN, not a SSN, when reporting my 1099-NEC.
I could as you say, delete the 1099-NEC, and simply report the income as a whole number, or like cash/checks.
I don't know if that is the most appropriate course of action. Am I required to file the 1099-NEC or just required to report the correct amount of income?
I think we should be able to put the 1099-NEC with the SSN, as it is an allowable entry and option. It says EITHER/ OR and not BOTH, but it won't allow SSN without ALSO using a EIN. But then it won't allow the EIN if you have in an SSN.
In other words- the online program is only allowing an EIN, not the SSN, even though it presents it as an option and is federally allowed, otherwise we wouldn't have that option to begin with, and the payer wouldn't be able to use their SSN.
I strongly believe there is a glitch. It says this issue was resolved, but perhaps it wasn't resolved on the online application, only the program.
You are only required to report the income, but the income does not have to be labeled as a 1099-nec or 1099-misc. It doesn't matter what number is in the EIN field; it just needs to be nine digits in order to be e-filed. In any case, you should keep detailed records of your income and expenses with your tax records. As long as the income is reported as self-employment income (as opposed to ordinary/other income or not reported at all) - you have met your obligations as the income will be properly reported. So, it is fine to enter the amount as general income (not on a tax form) on Schedule C.
Also, the 9 digit number that is in that field does not get reported entered on your actual tax return, only the amount of income gets entered on Schedule C. The only difference is what line it gets entered on (1a or 1b). See the image below of Schedule C - Part l.
You can file an extension if you want to wait and see if there is another update to the 1099 entry screen. If you file the extension, remember it is not an extension to pay, so you should remit any tax due with your extension Form 4868. @ElizabethAP
In this case, I’ll wait until tomorrow to call again and see if there has been a fix. I was on call and screen sharing for two hours today to show the issue to TurboTax CSR.
I looked it up, and apparently the integers of a SSN can overlap with someone else’s EIN as SSN are for individuals and EIN are for businesses. I won’t input the 9 integers into the EIN then, because the placement of the dashes matter in determining the payer’s entity. Unlikely, and can be chalked up to a input error but still.
It would be a lesser evil as you say to delete the 1099-NEC form entirely and just report the whole income number as “Other” on the Schedule C, then keep the 1099 for your own records.
And the greatest good would be to use the TurboTax form with the SSN as an SSN but print it out and mail it in with a check, since the system keeps tripping up and cycling on requiring an EIN.
But the price tag on buying this online program was for convenience, so I’d rather not have to make a trip to the bank for a check and then to the post office to send with a tracking number.
I FIGURED IT OUT!!!!
I put $0 in the Federal Withholding!!
It should be left BLANK
If there is even a $0 in the Federal Withholding, it will REQUIRE an EIN!! No SSN allowed!
So putting a $0 figure will trigger that requirement! Even though we know $0 means- none is withheld!
Please mark this for others, I think that will fix it!!
Thank you again!
In order to withhold taxes, a company would need an EIN, so it does make sense that an EIN (not a SSN) would be required if there were actual withholdings on your tax form. A form with no withholdings can use a SSN number. But any entry (including zero) in the withholding amount field will trigger the ''missing EIN'' message. So glad to hear this is resolved and you can now file your taxes!! @ElizabethAP 🙂
It will not work if there is any value in Box 4 of the 1099. Leave Box 4 BLANK!
Actually Dawns post was helpful to know, thank you.
But in reality not completely accurate. I did try the solution proposed by others in other posts days ago to use all zeros or all nines but that does not work. So it is not true that any number can be entered. When I reformulated the SSN I had into a two number followed by dash followed by 7 more numbers, it worked for me to get past the software glitch.
That glitch should never have been there and should still have been fixed as soon as it was found and should still be fixed. Nobody is perfect but this does seem to happen all too frequently on my last step with Intuit products over the years. I hope more testing is done in the future to prevent this as otherwise a pretty good product.