I got a 1099-NEC which only contains Payer's SSN (and not the EIN). Now while i am trying to e-file my tax return, Turbo Tax won't let me proceed, what should i do?

[Vanessa A]

Go back to the 1099-NEC entry and where it asks about payer EIN or SSN select that it is a SSN.  

[hussainanwaar1996]

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.

[CatinaT1]

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 pay...

[BeoBao]

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!

[KCliff]

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

[KCliff]

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.

[MonikaK1]

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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[BeoBao]

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.

[PatriciaV]

According to the link provided previously, the SSN/EIN issue has been resolved. Please restart TurboTax and run Federal Review again.

@KCliff 

@BeoBao 

[NerdyDad]

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

[Kham]

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

[PatriciaV]

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.

@Kham 

[coninec]

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 :(.

[ElizabethAP]

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!