Verifying customer or vendor EINs (Account KYB)

On any Account in your CRM, the **Details** tab includes a **Tax ID Verification** panel. Add the account's EIN, click Save, and the platform runs KYB on them.

Two-stage verification (handled automatically):

1. **Turtini network match** (free, instant)
First, the platform checks whether that EIN is already verified on Turtini by another org — for example, the account is a Turtini customer themselves with a verified org. If so, the verification mirrors over instantly with no charge to your org. The badge says "Verified by Turtini network — verified via [Org Name]."

2. **Middesk full KYB** (paid, ~30 seconds)
If no network match exists, the platform runs Middesk against the IRS plus Secretary of State plus OFAC/watchlists. Cost is ~$5.75 per check, billed to your org via the +15% chargeback ledger. The verification result includes structured KYB data: SoS active states, officer count, business age, lien/bankruptcy status, watchlist results.

What you see after verification:
• A "Verified" badge with the source (Turtini network, Middesk, or IRS via Tax1099)
• KYB highlights showing SoS active states, officer count, incorporation age, and watchlist status
• A "Re-verify" button if the match failed (force a fresh check after correcting the legal name or EIN)

When to use this:
• Before extending credit to a new customer
• Before paying a new vendor more than the 1099 threshold ($600/yr)
• Before signing a federal subcontractor agreement (legal name + EIN match is part of the standard rep-and-warranty package)
• Anytime you want a structured, auditable KYB record on file for a counterparty

Cost transparency:
Verifications go on your monthly usage ledger under "Tax ID verification" so you can see exactly what was charged. Turtini-network and cached results are free; only fresh provider calls are billed.