I have a business EIN to enter. It is[pii]. It is stating "Invalid SSN, must be ###-##-####". What is the problem?

[Critter]

Where are you trying to enter that number?  Which program are you using?

[AnnetteB]

Whenever you need to enter a payer’s ID number (such as when entering a Form 1099-MISC or for a child care provider) and the ID number may be formatted as either a Social Security number or a Federal ID (EIN) number, there will be a check box or some sort of indicator near that entry that will allow you to toggle to the other format.  Once the format has been toggled, you can enter the other type of number.