I received a settlement check from Rocky Flats Settlement Claim in Colorado; but do not have a EIN. TurboTax is not allowing me to file without this number. What do I do?

[scott14]

I have no 1099-Misc and probably will not receive one.

[ToddL · Accepted solution]

You won't be able to report this as a 1099-MISC without a Payer's EIN.

If you didn’t receive a 1099-MISC, follow these steps to report the income in TurboTax Online:

1. Sign in to TurboTax and select the Take me to my return button on the main screen.
2. Type “lawsuit settlement” in the Search box and then select the “Jump to” link.
3. Answer Yes to the question Any Other Taxable Income?
4. Enter a brief description and the amount you received and click Continue.

If you didn’t receive a 1099-MISC, follow these steps to report the income in TurboTax Desktop products:

Search Topics for "lawsuit settlement" or go to the Other Reportable Income interview under Federal Taxes > Wages and Income > Less Common Income > Miscellaneous Income.

Interest earned on settlements is taxable income and should be entered as a Form 1099-INT - no 1099-INT or EIN necessary.