Instant TIN Matching (Real-Time Verification)

Instant TIN Matching is a validation process that verifies the name and TIN combination of a specific recipient against the IRS records and provides real-time results.

By integrating Instant TIN Matching:

• You reduce exposure to backup-withholding triggers and IRS notices.
• Verify the payee’s identity instantly before making any payment
• You streamline your workflow, especially when onboarding contractors, affiliates, or vendors, where instant verification helps.

Note:

TaxBandits API offers the Instant TIN Matching service only to a limited number of users based on the business use case, where immediate verification is critical. For bulk/batch validation where instant results are not required, we recommend you use the Standard TIN Matching service.

How to enable Instant TIN Matching in TaxBandits API

If you would like to enable this service, you can send an email to our team at developer@taxbandits.com and provide the following details:

• Business Use Case: Describe how your organization plans to use our Real-Time TIN Matching service.
• Estimated Volume: Share how many TIN Matches you expect to perform annually.
• Peak Usage: Indicate whether you have any peak usage periods. If so, provide the highest number of TIN Matches expected on those days.

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 to simulate real-time TIN Matching.