This is a pre-filing service only offered to payers and/or their authorized agents who submit information returns. It enables validation of TIN and name combinations prior to submission of the information return. Interactive or bulk options are available. Payers must be listed on the IRS Payer Account File (PAF) database to participate. Refer to Publication 2108-A, On-Line Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Matching ProgramPDF for complete information. Apply for TIN Matching To participate in TIN Matching as an authorized payer of income subject to backup withholding an application must be completed. Access TIN Matching Application *requires login credentials TIN Matching Validate TIN and name combinations prior to submission of the information return. Interactive and bulk options are available. Access TIN Matching *requires login credentials Secure Object Repository (SOR) Retrieve transcripts and TIN Matching results from the secure mailbox. Access SOR *requires login credentials Back to e-Services
