TurboTax says it can't e-file my federal return until I enter a payer's EIN for form 1099-NEC. The employer uses a payer's TIN and not a payer's EIN. What should I do?

My wife has worked for this employer for over a decade, and I have entered the payer's TIN instead of an EIN each year without incident since the employer doesn't have an EIN. Did the e-filing rules change for the 1099-NEC? This employer doesn't have an EIN. Does this mean we can no longer e-file our federal return because of this?

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Level 15

Mar 16, 2025 11:05:39 AM

That should not matter. Has she been filing Schedule C for it?

Actually I would just enter your total income as Other self employment income or as Cash or General income. You don't need to get a 1099NEC or 1099Misc or 1099K. Even if you did you can enter all your income as Cash. Only the total goes to schedule C.

How to enter income from Self Employment

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653

Returning Member

Mar 16, 2025 12:59:03 PM

This is happening to me, too. Almost exact same situation, so I'd love to hear when or if you find a resolution. Thank you!

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TurboTax says it can't e-file my federal return until I enter a payer's EIN for form 1099-NEC. The employer uses a payer's TIN and not a payer's EIN. What should I do?