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Version: 1.7.3

Standard TIN Matching

Standard TIN Matching is a validation process that verifies the name and TIN combination of recipients against the IRS records and provides results within 4 hours. It is applicable only to SSN, EIN, and ITIN.

This method enables bulk verification of multiple TINs in a single request, making it ideal for large-scale operations or end-of-year filing preparation. It reduces the likelihood of IRS notices and penalties when filing forms like 1099, W-2, and others.

How to Enable Standard TIN Matching in TaxBandits API​

With the TaxBandits API, you can enable TIN Matching for your recipients in two ways:

  • Initiate TIN Matching through W-9 request​

    • When using the RequestByUrl, RequestByEmail, RequestByText, or RequestByBusinessUrl methods, you can enable automated TIN Matching by setting the 'IsTINMatching' node as 'TRUE' in your request JSON.
    • In this method, the recipients' TIN/name will be automatically validated as soon as they submit their W-9 forms.

    If you use our Drop-in UI to collect W-9s, you can make the necessary configurations to initiate TIN Matching automatically once the recipients submit the forms.

  • Initiate TIN Matching Separately​

    If you wish to initiate TIN Matching separately, you can use the TINMatchingRecipients/Request endpoint. Learn more.

Simulation​

To understand how TIN Matching works, you can perform an end-to-end simulation of the process in Sandbox. Click here to learn how.