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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:48:17 PM

Where do I enter my daycare provivers EIN number instead of a SSN?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:48:18 PM

To enter an EIN instead of an SSN for your daycare provider you will have to indicate that the daycare provider is an organization rather than a person.  Even if the provider is an individual, since they have an EIN they are considered an "organization."

To enter the EIN, in the interview for the Child & Dependent Care Credit:

  1. Continue to the screen, Here are your care providers.
  2. Click Edit next to the provider's name.
  3. On the screen, Who provided the care? mark the radio button next to An organization
  4. You will be able to enter their EIN on the next screen, Let's get more info about...





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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:48:18 PM

To enter an EIN instead of an SSN for your daycare provider you will have to indicate that the daycare provider is an organization rather than a person.  Even if the provider is an individual, since they have an EIN they are considered an "organization."

To enter the EIN, in the interview for the Child & Dependent Care Credit:

  1. Continue to the screen, Here are your care providers.
  2. Click Edit next to the provider's name.
  3. On the screen, Who provided the care? mark the radio button next to An organization
  4. You will be able to enter their EIN on the next screen, Let's get more info about...