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Version: 1.7.1

Overview

CPEO's and Section 3504 reporting agents are required to attach Schedule R (Form 941) to the aggregate Form 941. Schedule R simplifies the aggregate reporting process by allocating aggregate wages reported on Form 941 to each of their clients.

Generally, CPEO's are required by the IRS to file their Schedule R electronically and can file the returns listed on Form 8973. Also, Section 3504 Agents can file the returns listed on their Form 2678 appointment.

Form 941 SCH-R endpoints:​

You can use the following endpoints to complete the 941 SCH-R filing.

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In order to use the following endpoints, you must call the Auth method to get the access token. This access token must be supplied in the request header as the ‘Bearer‘ token. Refer to OAuth 2.0 Authentication for more information on JWT authentication.

  • Create - To create Form 941 SCH-R for the respective quarter.
  • Update - To make changes to an existing Form 941 SCH-R.
  • Transmit - To transmit the 941 SCH-R to the IRS.
  • Status - To check the status of the 941 SCH-R after transmission. (As an alternative, you can configure Webhooks for E-file Status Change)

Signature Endpoints:​

Based on the type of filer you are, you can use any of the following endpoints to sign 941 SCH-R returns.

  • DownloadForm8453EMP (Applicable to CPA and Software Providers) - Used to download the 8453-EMP form generated by TaxBandits API for the RecordId.
  • UploadForm8453EMP - To upload the signed 8453-EMP form to our system.
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Reporting Agents who use RA-PIN while creating Form 941 SCH-R. Also, the filers who use Online Signature PIN can provide it while creating Form 941 SCH-R.

Other 941 SCH-R Endpoints:​

You can use any of the following endpoints based on your needs.

  • GetPDF - Used to obtain the Form 941 SCH-R PDFs as a Zip file via Webhook. You will have to configure the Webhook in Settings to receive the PDF.
  • ValidateForm - To validate the field-level specifications of Form 941 SCH-R before creating the form.
  • Validate - To audit the created Form 941 SCH-R data before transmission to the IRS.
  • List - To list all Form 941 SCH-R for a submission or employer.
  • Get - To retrieve the information from the 941 SCH-R form created.
  • Delete - To delete the 941 SCH-R returns created.