FAQ: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Why is a TIN important?

Since the state has numerous bill-paying offices, the only effective method to link a vendor in one bill-paying file with the same vendor in another bill-paying file, is through the use of the vendor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is also required by state law. Each vendor is responsible for the accuracy of the TIN information and must communicate errors to the bill-paying agency.