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The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Policy Directive, issued on November 9, 2000, requires all federal payment certifying officials to include a valid TIN on all payments vouchers certified to the Department of the Treasury for payment, except in specific circumstances. See TIN Policy website for more details.