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posted Jun 4, 2019 3:59:15 PM

Can I look up a banks name by their tax id number? I have a 1099-B and there is no payer name and address on it?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 3:59:16 PM

Unfortunately, no. TINs (Tax Identification Number) are to a business, just like an SSN is to an individual. They are not publicly available. If you don't have the TIN on a statement or some other tax reporting document from the issuer, then you will have to contact the issuer to get the TIN.