TaxBandits Knowledge Base

How To Verify A TIN Number With TaxBandits TIN Matching Service?

A Business can validate its vendor/payee TIN against the IRS database through TIN Matching to ensure accurate 1099 filings and avoid potential penalties. Please note that the TIN Matching can take 24-48 hours to complete.

Follow these simple instructions below to activate TIN Matching and verify the TIN status of the recipient:

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits Account.

Step 2: In the home dashboard, click the ‘9 Dot menu’ from the navigation bar at the top right corner and select ‘Address Book’.

Step 3: To proceed further, click' TIN Matching' on the Address book page.

Step 4: Select a business from the list to activate TIN Matching for their recipients, and click ‘Continue’ to proceed.

Step 5: Review your order and click ‘Complete Your Order’ to proceed.

Step 6: Enter the credit card information and click ‘Pay’ to complete the payment for TIN Matching.

Step 7: After payment is made, the qualified business(s) recipients will have TIN Matching enabled. You can check the status of TIN Matching on the TIN matching dashboard. Click "Businesses with TIN Matching" to do this.

If the TIN matching fails, you can also request a correction for the recipient. To learn more about the step-by-step instructions for submitting a correction for a recipient if the TIN Matching fails, click here. Please remember that for the current tax year, TIN Matching is available only for 1099 recipients; W-2 employees are not eligible.