Are all agencies now required to obtain taxpayer identifying numbers (TINs)?
Yes. There are no exceptions under the DCIA. An agency is required to obtain TINs in any case which may give rise to a receivable where the individual or entity is considered to be doing business with the government. Covered under the category of doing business with the government are: lenders and servicers under federal guaranteed or insured loan programs; applicants for and recipients of federal licenses, permits, rights-of-way, grants, or benefit payments; contractors; and entities and individuals owing fines, fees, royalties, or penalties to the agency. • Does this now mean that an agency can deny benefits to someone who refuses to provide her/his TIN? Yes. Providing a TIN has now become a condition of receiving such a benefit. • Is the TIN required to be included with payment vouchers submitted for disbursement for all payments? Yes, unless other federal laws prevent disclosure of the TIN. There are no exceptions in the DCIA.
Yes. There are no exceptions under the DCIA. An agency is required to obtain TINs in any case which may give rise to a receivable where the individual or entity is considered to be doing business with the government. Covered under the category of doing business with the government are: lenders and servicers under federal guaranteed or insured loan programs; applicants for and recipients of federal licenses, permits, rights-of-way, grants, or benefit payments; contractors; and entities and individuals owing fines, fees, royalties, or penalties to the agency. • Does this now mean that an agency can deny benefits to someone who refuses to provide her/his TIN? Yes. Providing a TIN has now become a condition of receiving such a benefit. • Is the TIN required to be included with payment vouchers submitted for disbursement for all payments? Yes, unless other federal laws prevent disclosure of the TIN. There are no exceptions in the DCIA.
