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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 4:21:41 PM

Where do I find the federal id number on 1099 R ?

is the federal id your SSn on the 1099r

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:21:43 PM

The box for PAYER'S federal identification number is now called PAYER'S TIN.

Taxpayer Identification Number = federal identification number.

Intuit Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 4:21:45 PM

The Federal Identification number is located under the Payer's name and address on the left side of the Form 1099-R.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:21:46 PM

Nothing is below the address box for Payer's Name.
The net thing printed is my information.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:21:48 PM

@john.boulanger17 - If the payers EIN is missing from the 1099-R then contact the payer to get a corrected 1099-R.

New Member
Jan 24, 2020 3:44:09 PM

Is there letters included?

How many numbers should there be?

I see recipient's tin but no federal ID no.

New Member
Jan 31, 2020 2:08:10 PM

This has changed for filing the 2019 Tax Return. The Payer's TIN is now listed in Box 7 on the 1099-R.

Level 15
Jan 31, 2020 2:12:14 PM


@Splittingrobin wrote:

This has changed for filing the 2019 Tax Return. The Payer's TIN is now listed in Box 7 on the 1099-R.


No, the EIN is in the box Labeled

Payer's TIN

on a Form 1099-R.

New Member
Jan 31, 2020 3:20:37 PM

Not always.

New Member
Feb 1, 2020 10:51:23 AM

Am I understanding correctly ? The PAYER TIN is the federal i.d. number

Level 15
Feb 1, 2020 10:54:36 AM


@charleyb1 wrote:

Am I understanding correctly ? The PAYER TIN is the federal i.d. number


Yes, you understand correctly.

New Member
Feb 1, 2020 12:39:12 PM

I just filed my taxes yesterday with a 1099-R. The TIN or Federal ID is in Box 7

Level 15
Feb 1, 2020 1:51:59 PM


@Splittingrobin wrote:

I just filed my taxes yesterday with a 1099-R. The TIN or Federal ID is in Box 7


This is an official IRS Form 1099-R.  Please refer to the form.  Box 7 is specifically for entry of a Distribution Code.

 

Returning Member
Jul 3, 2020 6:36:19 AM

Please let me know where I can find my federal ID number?

Level 15
Jul 3, 2020 6:49:06 AM


@lgchiew8899 wrote:

Please let me know where I can find my federal ID number?


You personally do not have a Federal Employer Identification Number unless you applied for an EIN from the IRS.

You have a Taxpayer Identification Number which is your Social Security number or if you are not eligible for a SSN then it is the ITIN issued to you by the IRS.

New Member
Mar 8, 2021 5:52:58 AM

When I electronly filed my taxes the irs rejected them they said the federal id number I entered didn't match there records. It's the same number I used Last year. Why

Level 9
Mar 8, 2021 7:52:35 AM

The Federal ID Number (FEIN) is also called the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).  On the 1099-R, it would be the Payer's TIN.

 

Level 1
Mar 4, 2023 5:14:00 PM

Thanks, great answer.

Level 1
Apr 10, 2024 1:51:53 PM

My 1099 from Fidelity Investments does not have a box for the Federal ID Number. Instead it has a box for PAYER'S TIN.

Level 15
Apr 10, 2024 2:00:50 PM

@danzaph 

The Federal ID Number (FEIN) is also called the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).  On the 1099-R, it would be the Payer's TIN.

 

New Member
Mar 5, 2025 5:23:29 AM

I put that  number in and it rejected it

Expert Alumni
Mar 5, 2025 6:23:31 AM

To clarify, what number did you put?