IRS Response Tool
IRS Missing TIN Solicitation Wizard
Follow the missing-TIN solicitation path to identify the notice, certification, and withholding steps that may apply.
Missing TIN solicitation wizard
Is the missing TIN due to an error in your submission?
Are you backup withholding on the account?
Check if you've already started backup withholding for this payee.
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Correct Your Records
Correct your records if necessary.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
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Continue Backup Withholding
Continue to backup withhold until a TIN is received.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
ACTION REQUIRED
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Begin Backup Withholding
Begin backup withholding on payments to this account.
Have you requested a TIN?
Did you receive a response?
ACTION REQUIRED
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Annual Solicitation
Annual solicitation request for TIN, remit backup withholding on Form 945. Continue to backup withhold until a TIN is received.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
ACTION REQUIRED
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Update Records and Stop Backup Withholding
Update your records and STOP backup withholding.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
ACTION REQUIRED
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Remit Backup Withholding and Continue
Remit backup withholding on Form 945. Continue to backup withhold until a TIN is received. -
Annual Checkups
Make annual solicitations for TIN as required to avoid penalty.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
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Make Annual Solicitations
Make annual solicitations for TIN as required to avoid penalty.
The information provided by this wizard is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a tax or legal professional to determine the correct information for your filing situation. BoomTax does not provide tax or legal advice.
Note: The EIN of the filer of forms W-2G, 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, or 1099-PATR must match the EIN of the filer of Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax.