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posted May 17, 2025 2:55:57 PM

My husband worked for himself before he was disabled, and it is asking for an (EI) Employment ID, and we don't have one. What do I do? I paid already to file my return.

Hello? does anyone actually respond here?

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Level 15
May 17, 2025 3:02:06 PM

Are you including his self  employment income on your joint return? If so use his social security number as his business tax number. 

Level 15
May 17, 2025 3:03:16 PM

Where is it asking for that?  Do you mean a EIN?  What are you trying to enter?  Does he get Social Security disability?  Did he get a SSA-1099 form?

 

If it's asking for an EIN number you are entering it in the wrong place. There is no EIN on social security SSA-1099. Delete it and enter it here,


Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099 under

Federal Taxes (Personal for Home&Business)

Wages and Income

Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security

Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit button