Can I just ignore this? National Grid's payers federal id number is 00-0000000 on my 1099-div. The review says this is invalid.

[josh-kuperman]

I think this is because National Grid is an English company - but I'm not sure.

[SamiaI · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can ignore it or leave it blank. The federal id number is not required to e-file your return.

[josh-kuperman]

If there is a way for the software to look up foreign companies it could be handled automatically, and not show up as something to be fixed in the review step.

[Moresnow]

Can't be ignored it TT2019.  TT will not let me e-file.... Help!

[Moresnow]

TurboTax bug fix.  Delete the 00-000000 and it will file.  New for TT2019.  Never had to do this for the past 5+ years.