How do i get rid of error message on Payer Federal ID number on 1099 R since no number exists because its a Canadian pension payer ?

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June 6, 2019
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need US Federal payer number for 1099 R pension distribution but pension is paid by Canadian pension fund they only issue Canadian T4as. In 2016 tax year used 99-9999999 but doesn't work this year. Help!

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johnc19440Author

just found out by dumb luck that 99-0999999 works to eliminate the error in 2017 return

reg-dora

Thanks John-I prefer the 1099s for the info & the 0 did the trick for 2018. This should be the recommended answer for this type of question.

David0816

I ran into the same problem today, but involving a UK entity with no Federal ID number. Strictly following the IRS recommendation would result in simply leaving Box 6 blank, but the Turbotax software will not allow that to happen. Most frustrating. However, I tried entering the number 99-0999999 as previously recommended on this thread and I am happy to report that it worked and the e-file went through. While I am extremely grateful to the person who suggested this work-around, I find it unacceptable that this problem has been around for a number of years without being fixed by Turbotax. So guys, hope you are reading these threads and sort this one out before next year rolls around.