IRS TIN Match Program

Interpreting TIN Match Program Results

Question:

Hi. My company utualizes the free IRS TIN matching system and what I would like to know is recently I had many records come back with a "2" result which in IRS terms means " TIN entered is not currently issued". What does this actually mean and when contacting the payee to request a W-9, what should one say to explain what the issue is? Thank you.

Answer:

A “TIN entered is not . . .

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What is the IRS TIN Matching program and how can . . .

Question:

What is the IRS TIN Matching program and how can I use it?

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The TIN Matching Program is . . .

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We are planning to start using the IRS TIN Matching . . .

Question:

We are planning to start using the IRS TIN Matching Program. If we use that program, are we still required to obtain W-9s from our vendors or can we keep a log of the responses we get from the TIN Matching system?

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The IRS TIN Matching Progra . . .

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How much does it cost to use the TIN Matching . . .

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How much does it cost to use the TIN Matching Program?

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There is no charge for usin . . .

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When preparing files for the IRS, how important is it . . .

Question:

When preparing files for the IRS, how important is it to format an SSN or an EIN? Do we need to include the hyphens to separate the numbers in the appropriate places?

Answer:

If you are filing your Form . . .

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