What is the IRS TIN Mismatch Fee on your merchant statement?

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IRS TIN Mismatch Fee is one of the fee names merchants search for from their statements. Here is what we can confirm so far. The full plain-language write-up, including typical cost and negotiation guidance, is still in progress.

Also appears on your statement as
TIN Mismatch Backup Withholding Fee Federal Backup Withholding 1099-K Mismatch
Charged byCost typeTypicallyNegotiable
Processor or IRSNot a fee (calculated)Varies - see belowYes by correcting the TIN

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