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Resources & Tools for AP IRS TIN Matching
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Agenda
IRS TIN Matching Program
Registration Process
Demonstration
Questions
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ResourcesIRS
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) On-Line Matching
IRS FSLG Webinar: Avoiding Information Reporting Problems for Government Entities
IRS Pub 2108-A, On-Line Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Matching Program
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What is a TIN?
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TIN MatchingWhat is TIN Matching?
IRS Notice CP-2100 and B-Notices
Forms 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc.
Not for W-2 Matching
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Advantages of Using TIN Matching
Its’ FREE!
Fast & Reliable Verification
Printed Record
Reduced Notices & Penalties
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Requirements to Participate
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Registration & ApplicationYou must complete both:
Registration with e-servicesGives access to e-services products
Application ProcessProvides access to on-line products for a firm
or organization
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e-Services RegistrationStep 1 - Complete the e-services
Registration FormYou will need:
Name Social Security Number Date of Birth The Adjusted Gross Income from either of the last
two years' tax return (1040, 1040A, etc.)
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e-Services RegistrationStep 2 - Receive a Confirmation Code from e-services
A string of letters and numbers received in a letter through the U.S. mail.
Step 3 - Confirm Your RegistrationIf you do not complete this step, your registration is not
complete and your password will expire.
You will also create a Username, Password, Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a private, personal fact that you may use later to retrieve a forgotten Username
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ApplicationYou will need the following :
Your campus’ legal name, address, and phone number
Your campus’ Employer Identification Number (EIN)
The physical address of your campus which will be performing TIN Matching
The names, SSNs and phone numbers of the authorized users within your organization
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) you selected during the initial registration process
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Registration ResourcesTo register: search for e-services on IRS.gov
e-Services Online Tutorials https://
la2.www4.irs.gov/PeopleBooks/CRMPROD/Training/3pdev/3preg/registration.htm
See Publication 2108A or call 1-866-255-0654
User ID and Password
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Submitting RequestsInteractive
Submit up to 25 name/TIN combinations on-lineUp to 999 combinations per dayResponse in real time (normally about five
seconds)
BulkSubmit a text file with up to 100,000
name/number combinations per submissionReceive a response to a secure mailbox within 24
hours
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Response Codes0 – Match
1 – Missing or incorrect TIN
2 – TIN not currently issued
3 – Does not match
4 – Invalid request
5 – Duplicate request
6, 7, 8 – TIN type unknown, but matches SSN or EIN records, or both
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Customer ServiceThe TIN Matching system is accessible 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Support services include on-line tutorials to
assist customers with the registration, application and TIN Matching process.
You do not need to be a registered user to access and view these tutorials.
Customer assistance is also available toll-free at 1-866-255-0654, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.
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Let’s See It!Demonstration
The website http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-services-
--Online-Tools-for-Tax-Professionals
Questions?