Why does E-filing require you to enter a payers EIN on a 1099NEC? Can I not e-file if the Payer only has a SSN?

[vacaymode]

@LeoII @I left this unchecked and it’s still asking for PAYERS EIN and all the 1099-NEC has is the last 4 digits and Xs. It’s clearly and EIN and not SSN too

[VolvoGirl]

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@vacaymode wrote:

@VolvoGirl this wouldn’t get flagged by the IRS since I technically do have a 1099-NEC?

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I think the IRS only  looks at schedule C line 1.   So as long as line 1 is the same or more than your 1099NEC forms it should be ok.  

[vacaymode]

I just did this… had to ask the employer for the EIN. Thanks but this was annoying and irritating. 

[MRK4]

"BigArts

Level 1

Finally figured out this headache. Leave box 4 "federal income tax withheld" BLANK, dont put in $0.

Any input into this box triggers a requirement for an EIN and won't allow a SSN

Hope this helps y'all!"

Thursday

This is the answer! Thank you so much! 

[Uan]

Thank you!!! Worked for me. Left the State blank as well. 

[brabnerj]

I had $0 in withholds which was requiring me to add the EIN which I also didn't have.  When I cleared the field and ensured it was blank, it let me submit.