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TINS Inquiry Web-Based Training

Lesson 1: What Is TINS?

Learning Check

The learning check helps ensure you understand key points of the lesson. These scores are not saved but are intended to help you decide if you need to go back and review the lesson before moving on.

At the end of the training, you will take a comprehensive exam covering key material from each of the lessons.

1. How many digits does a TIN have?
2. What does a TIN with a 7 prefix indicate?
3. The 11th digit of a TIN is called the ______.
4. The three methods of getting information into TINS are electronic file transfer (EFT), system-generated transactions and _____.
5. TINs that are assigned by the Comptroller’s office are identified with a prefix of ___.