Identification
Full legal name, business or individual type, and government ID references to match tax records and verify identity during onboarding and audit.
Complete and verified Financial Identity Details ensure correct tax reporting, reduce withholding triggers, and speed payments while creating a reproducible record for audits and regulatory reviews.
Different roles collect or provide Financial Identity Details depending on context: accounts payable teams, HR onboarding staff, external vendors, and individual payees.
Maintain role-based controls and an audit trail to show who entered, verified, and approved the information.
The vendor or contractor provides the legal name, TIN/EIN, bank account or payment instructions, and a dated signature or electronic consent. Accurate data prevents backup withholding and ensures 1099 reporting matches IRS records.
A finance or treasury officer reviews and certifies the bank routing/account details, confirms vendor identity, and approves payment setup. This role documents verification steps and retains proof of authorization for audits.
Full legal name, business or individual type, and government ID references to match tax records and verify identity during onboarding and audit.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN/EIN), W-9 or W-8 classification, and backup withholding certifications required for accurate IRS reporting.
Bank name, account and routing numbers, ACH authorization or alternative payment channel details with explicit permission to initiate debits or credits.
Supporting documents or digital checks such as voided check images, certified ID scans, KBA results, or micro-deposit confirmations used to reduce fraud risk.
Clear consumer-facing disclosures when required under ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96), opt-in consent to electronic delivery, and authorization to share or store payment data.
Typed, drawn, or cryptographic signature field plus date and role designation; record must support attribution and retention for legal validity.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Make legal name, TIN, and bank data mandatory |
| Verification | Enable document upload and KBA or micro-deposit checks |
| Authentication | Use email, SMS code, or stronger methods as needed |
| Retention | Enable encrypted storage and audit trail retention |
Use a platform that supports secure uploads, required authentication, and a reliable audit trail for electronic Financial Identity Details.
Ensure the vendor provides role-based access, SOC 2/ISO controls, and a reproducible audit trail to meet internal and regulatory review needs.
W-9 information is provided on demand to payors to enable 1099 reporting
File recipient and IRS copies by January 31 for nonemployee compensation
April 15 is the general filing deadline for Form 1040
Keep I-9 forms 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later
Maintain RON audio/video per state rule, commonly 5–10 years
Gather identity, tax, and bank details from the payee
Confirm ID, TIN, and bank account validity before approval
Capture signature and consent for electronic payment initiation
Use verified data to populate 1099s and retain records for audits
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
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| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Signed records should be downloadable as PDF/A and standard PDF; source DOCX copies are useful for edits and recordkeeping.
Attach voided checks, bank confirmation letters, government ID scans, and any W-9/W-8 forms to substantiate details.
Include a certificate of completion with timestamps, IP addresses, and signer authentication method for evidentiary support.
Store final signed PDFs in encrypted archives with role-based access and regular backups to meet retention policies.
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