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cstrick46
April 7, 2025
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Why is Turbo Tax asking for a TIN or EIN for Social Security doesn't have one?

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Social Security doesn't have a TIN or EIN so why is Turbo Tax asking for one?

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
April 7, 2025

If it's asking for an EIN number you are entering it in the wrong place. There is no EIN on social security SSA-1099.  So delete it and enter it in the right place.

 

Try going to the search box and type in SSA-1099 or Social Security Benefits.  That will give you a Jump To link to take you directly to it.

 

OR

Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099  under

Federal Taxes on the left side or top

Wages and Income

Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security

Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit  button

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