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TIN Match

Establish the legitimacy of a business by confirming their EIN status with the IRS
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In today’s dynamic marketplace new business applications are growing at an unprecedented rate. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows almost 5.5M new business applications were submitted in 2023, a new record in the United States. It has become more and more difficult for businesses to know who they are doing business with prior to forming a relationship. Having access to current and accurate business data is the key to quickly identifying legitimate businesses, and reducing the potential risk.

TIN Match

For trusted vendors, the IRS has developed gateways to check the status of a businesses Employer Identification Number (EIN). Equifax can help check the status of a business prior to forming a business relationship and extending credit or services. Status check will indicate:
 
  • TIN Match found on both the SSN and EIN format
  • TIN Match found only on EIN
  • TIN Match found only on SSN
  • TIN and name do not match
  • TIN entered is not currently issued
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Reasons to Check the Status of a Business

EIN Validation
Determine if the submitted EIN is accurate
Due diligence
Perform appropriate due diligence prior to forming a business relationship
Tax Reporting
Ensure the company status with the IRS for reporting purposes
Access to Services
Assess whether a business is able to open bank accounts, apply for credit, or request services
Fictitious EIN/TIN
Determine if the EIN/TIN number was never issued by the IRS
Confirm Operation
Confirm the business is acting properly in their operation

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