When it comes to filing year-end information returns like Forms 1099 and W-2, accuracy matters. One of the most common (and costly) mistakes is a mismatch between a payee’s name and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Enter TIN Matching — a simple but powerful tool to reduce IRS rejections, avoid penalties, and keep your business compliant.
🧾 What Is TIN Matching?
TIN Matching is an online IRS system that allows payers to verify whether a payee’s name and TIN (usually a Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number) match IRS records before submitting information returns like:
- Form 1099-NEC
- Form 1099-MISC
- Form 1099-INT
- Form W-2 (indirectly via SSA, not IRS TIN Matching)
This service helps you catch typos, name mismatches, and invalid TINs before the IRS does — avoiding CP2100 notices and backup withholding obligations.
🛠️ How It Works
TIN Matching comes in two flavors:
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Interactive TIN Matching
- Best for one-off verifications
- Enter a single TIN/name combo manually and get instant feedback
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Bulk TIN Matching
- Upload a file with multiple names and TINs
- Receive a downloadable report of matches and mismatches
📥 How to Get Started
- Register for IRS e-Services
- Apply for TIN Matching access
- Choose your method: interactive or bulk
- Verify names and TINs before filing 1099s
1099FIRE Bulk TIN Matching will save you time and money! Avoid IRS penalties by processing your Bulk TIN Matching with our Service Bureau. Call us at (480) 706-6474 to get started today.
