TinCheck
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Finance & LegalReal-time IRS TIN and name verification from Sovos. Catch a wrong contractor or vendor TIN before it becomes a stacked IRS penalty and a backup-withholding headache.
Who can claim it
New TinCheck account, free to create with no card required for the first real-time check. US tax-identity verification for 1099 payees. The free-first-check offer and pricing are subject to TinCheck’s current terms.
Questions
What do I get with the Your Accelerator TinCheck offer?
Our listing says your first real-time check is free with a new account and no card. TinCheck's own site also advertises a free first real-time check and states no limit on it. Confirm the terms when you create the account.
How much does TinCheck cost after the free check?
Monthly real-time plans run from $19.95 for 25 checks to $219.95 for 500 checks. Prepaid packs run from $49.95 for 50 checks to $739.95 for 1,000, valid one year. Overage rates are not published.
What does a wrong TIN cost in IRS penalties?
For returns due in 2026 the IRS lists $60, $130 or $340 per return or statement depending on timing, and $680 for intentional disregard. Sections 6721 and 6722 apply separately, so one error can be charged twice.
Does TinCheck screen sanctions as well as TINs?
Yes. A real-time plan includes OFAC lists, other US and international watch lists, Death Master File, USPS address validation and IRS TIN and name matching.
Can I use the free IRS TIN Matching program instead?
Only if you qualify. The IRS says it is for payers and their agents that submit information returns, and the payer must be in the Payer Account File. It does not screen sanctions.
Are prepaid packs refundable?
TinCheck says refunds are not offered for volume purchases, and you cannot combine separate purchases or switch between prepaid and monthly plans. Monthly plans can be canceled at any time.