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Version: 2.0.0

Update

Update

Use this endpoint to update the information on existing M-941 forms that are already created for a specific employer (payer).

You cannot update a return once it has been transmitted.

POST StateFilings/MAWH/Update 

Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
StateWHRecordsObject[]Object to identify the records.
SequenceIdStringA unique identifier for this record. Size Range: ..50
ReturnHeaderObjectContains business information.
TaxYearStringThe tax year for which the Form M-941 is to be filed.
Allowed values

2025,2026

QtrStringThe quarter for which the Form M-941 is to be filed.
Allowed values

"Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"

BusinessobjectObject to identify the Business Details.
BusinessIdGuidOptional Use the unique Business ID (Generated by TaxBandits) that you received in the response of the Business CREATE Endpoint. If you do not have a Business ID, ignore the field. By giving the Business ID, you do not have to provide all the business information again.
PayerRefstringOptional Your unique identifier for the payer. Can replace BusinessId in future requests. Size Range: 50
IsDefaultBusinessBooleanWhen set to TRUE, this business will be set as the default across requests that do not specify a business.
TINDetailsobjectTIN information for the business.
FormatstringSpecifies how the TIN is passed.
Allowed values

"PLAIN_TIN" — Pass TIN directly. "TOKENIZED_TIN" — Pass tokenized TIN.

TINTypestringSpecify the TIN type of the business.
Allowed values

"EIN", "SSN", "QI-EIN", "ITIN", "WP-EIN", "WT-EIN", "NQI-EIN", "IRSN"

TINstringThe TIN value according to the Format selected.
IndividualNmobjectRequired when TINType is SSN. Provide individual name fields instead of BusinessNm.
FirstNmstringThe first name of the individual. Size Range: 20
MiddleNmstringOptional Middle name of the individual. Size Range: 20
LastNmstringThe last name of the individual. Size Range: 20
SuffixstringOptional Suffix of the individual's name.
Allowed values

"Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"

BusinessNmstringLegal name of the business. Required when TINType is EIN. Size Range: 75
NameCtrlstringName control of the business as registered with the IRS. Size Range: 3..4
DBADetailsobject[]Optional DBA (Doing Business As) information.
DBANmstringName of the DBA. Size Range: 75
DBARefstringUnique identifier for the DBA. Size Range: 1-50
DBAIdGuidTaxBandits-generated DBA identifier.
Addressobject[]Address information of the DBA.
Address1stringStreet address or PO Box. Size Range: 46
Address2stringOptional Suite or apartment number. Size Range: 46
CitystringDBA's city. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrStatestringDBA's province or state name.
When the country code is US:
Allowed values

"AL", "AK", "AZ", "AR", "CA", "CO", "CT", "DE", "DC", "FL", "GA", "HI", "ID", "IL", "IN", "IA", "KS", "KY", "LA", "ME", "MD", "MA", "MI", "MN", "MS", "MO", "MT", "NE", "NV", "NH", "NJ", "NM", "NY", "NC", "ND", "OH", "OK", "OR", "PA", "RI", "SC", "SD", "TN", "TX", "UT", "VT", "VA", "WA", "WV", "WI", "WY", "AS", "FM", "GU", "MH", "MP", "PW", "PR", "VI", "AA", "AE", "AP"

When the country code is CA:
Allowed values

"AB", "BC", "MB", "NB", "NL", "NT", "NS", "NU", "ON", "PE", "QC", "SK", "YT"

Note: The size range is set to 50 for all countries except the United States and Canada.
ZipcdstringDBA's ZIP code. Size Range: 5-16
CountrystringDBA's 2-character country code.
Allowed values

"US","AF", "AX", "AL", "AG", "AQ", "AN", "AO", "AV", "AY", "AC", "AR", "AM", "AA", "AT", "AS", "AU", "AJ", "BF", "BA", "FQ", "BG", "BB", "BO", "BE", "BH", "BN", "BD", "BT", "BL", "BK", "BC", "BV", "BR", "IO", "VI", "BX", "BU", "UV", "BM", "BY", "CB", "CM", "CA", "CV", "CJ", "CT", "CD", "CI", "CH", "KT", "IP", "CK", "CO", "CN", "CF", "CG", "CW", "CR", "CS", "IV", "HR", "CU", "UC", "CY", "EZ", "DA", "DX", "DJ", "DO", "DR", "TT", "EC", "EG", "ES", "EK", "ER", "EN", "ET", "FK", "FO", "FM", "FJ", "FI", "FR", "FP", "FS", "GB", "GA", "GG", "GM", "GH", "GI", "GR", "GL", "GJ", "GQ", "GT", "GK", "GV", "PU", "GY", "HA", "HM", "VT", "HO", "HK", "HQ", "HU", "IC", "IN", "ID", "IR", "IZ", "EI", "IS", "IT", "JM", "JN", "JA", "DQ", "JE", "JQ", "JO", "KZ", "KE", "KQ", "KR", "KN", "KS", "KV", "KU", "KG", "LA", "LG", "LE", "LT", "LI", "LY", "LS", "LH", "LU", "MC", "MK", "MA", "MI", "MY", "MV", "ML", "MT", "IM", "RM", "MR", "MP", "MX", "MQ", "MD", "MN", "MG", "MJ", "MH", "MO", "MZ", "WA", "NR", "BQ", "NP", "NL", "NC", "NZ", "NU", "NG", "NI", "NE", "NF", "CQ", "NO", "MU", "OC", "PK", "PS", "LQ", "PM", "PP", "PF", "PA", "PE", "RP", "PC", "PL", "PO", "RQ", "QA", "RO", "RS", "RW", "TB", "RN", "WS", "SM", "TP", "SA", "SG", "RI", "SE", "SL", "SN", "NN", "LO", "SI", "BP", "SO", "SF", "SX", "OD", "SP", "PG", "CE", "SH", "SC", "ST", "SB", "VC", "SU", "NS", "SV", "WZ", "SW", "SZ", "SY", "TW", "TI", "TZ", "TH", "TO", "TL", "TN", "TD", "TS", "TU", "TX", "TK", "TV", "UG", "UP", "AE", "UK", "UY", "UZ", "NH", "VE", "VM", "VQ", "WQ", "WF", "WI", "YM", "ZA", "ZI"

EmailstringOptional Email address of the Business. Size Range: ..100
AddressobjectPrimary address of the business.
Address1stringStreet address or PO Box of the business. Size Range: 46
Address2stringOptional Suite or apartment number of the business. Size Range: 46
CitystringCity of the business. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrStatestringProvince or state name of the business.
When the country code is US:
Allowed values

"AL", "AK", "AZ", "AR", "CA", "CO", "CT", "DE", "DC", "FL", "GA", "HI", "ID", "IL", "IN", "IA", "KS", "KY", "LA", "ME", "MD", "MA", "MI", "MN", "MS", "MO", "MT", "NE", "NV", "NH", "NJ", "NM", "NY", "NC", "ND", "OH", "OK", "OR", "PA", "RI", "SC", "SD", "TN", "TX", "UT", "VT", "VA", "WA", "WV", "WI", "WY", "AS", "FM", "GU", "MH", "MP", "PW", "PR", "VI", "AA", "AE", "AP"

When the country code is CA:
Allowed values

"AB", "BC", "MB", "NB", "NL", "NT", "NS", "NU", "ON", "PE", "QC", "SK", "YT"

Note: The size range is set to 50 for all countries except the United States and Canada.
ZipCdstringZIP code of the business. Size Range: 5-16
Countrystring2-character country code of the business.
Allowed values

"US","AF", "AX", "AL", "AG", "AQ", "AN", "AO", "AV", "AY", "AC", "AR", "AM", "AA", "AT", "AS", "AU", "AJ", "BF", "BA", "FQ", "BG", "BB", "BO", "BE", "BH", "BN", "BD", "BT", "BL", "BK", "BC", "BV", "BR", "IO", "VI", "BX", "BU", "UV", "BM", "BY", "CB", "CM", "CA", "CV", "CJ", "CT", "CD", "CI", "CH", "KT", "IP", "CK", "CO", "CN", "CF", "CG", "CW", "CR", "CS", "IV", "HR", "CU", "UC", "CY", "EZ", "DA", "DX", "DJ", "DO", "DR", "TT", "EC", "EG", "ES", "EK", "ER", "EN", "ET", "FK", "FO", "FM", "FJ", "FI", "FR", "FP", "FS", "GB", "GA", "GG", "GM", "GH", "GI", "GR", "GL", "GJ", "GQ", "GT", "GK", "GV", "PU", "GY", "HA", "HM", "VT", "HO", "HK", "HQ", "HU", "IC", "IN", "ID", "IR", "IZ", "EI", "IS", "IT", "JM", "JN", "JA", "DQ", "JE", "JQ", "JO", "KZ", "KE", "KQ", "KR", "KN", "KS", "KV", "KU", "KG", "LA", "LG", "LE", "LT", "LI", "LY", "LS", "LH", "LU", "MC", "MK", "MA", "MI", "MY", "MV", "ML", "MT", "IM", "RM", "MR", "MP", "MX", "MQ", "MD", "MN", "MG", "MJ", "MH", "MO", "MZ", "WA", "NR", "BQ", "NP", "NL", "NC", "NZ", "NU", "NG", "NI", "NE", "NF", "CQ", "NO", "MU", "OC", "PK", "PS", "LQ", "PM", "PP", "PF", "PA", "PE", "RP", "PC", "PL", "PO", "RQ", "QA", "RO", "RS", "RW", "TB", "RN", "WS", "SM", "TP", "SA", "SG", "RI", "SE", "SL", "SN", "NN", "LO", "SI", "BP", "SO", "SF", "SX", "OD", "SP", "PG", "CE", "SH", "SC", "ST", "SB", "VC", "SU", "NS", "SV", "WZ", "SW", "SZ", "SY", "TW", "TI", "TZ", "TH", "TO", "TL", "TN", "TD", "TS", "TU", "TX", "TK", "TV", "UG", "UP", "AE", "UK", "UY", "UZ", "NH", "VE", "VM", "VQ", "WQ", "WF", "WI", "YM", "ZA", "ZI"

ContactDetailsobject[]Details of the person the IRS can contact regarding the given business.
FirstNmstringFirst name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
MiddleNmstringOptional Middle name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
LastNmstringLast name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
SuffixstringOptional The suffix of the contact person.
Allowed values

"Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"

PhonestringOptional Phone number of the contact person. Size Range: 10 digits
PhoneExtnstringOptional Phone extension number. Size Range: 5
EmailstringOptional Email address of the contact person. Size Range: ..100
FaxstringOptional Fax number of the contact person. Size Range: 10 digits
SigningAuthorityObjectDetails of the person authorized to sign the return.
FirstNmStringFirst name of the signatory. Size Range: 20
MiddleNmStringOptional Middle name of the signatory. Size Range: 20
LastNmStringLast name of the signatory. Size Range: 20
SuffixStringOptional The suffix of the signatory.
Allowed values

"Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"

PhoneStringOptional Phone number of the signatory. Size Range: 10 digits
PhoneExtnStringOptional Phone extension number of the signatory. Size Range: 5
BusinessMemberTypeStringOptional Title or role of the signatory.
Allowed values

"CORPORATESECRETARY", "SECRETARYTREASURER", "PARTNER", "GENERALPARTNER", "LIMITEDPARTNER", "LLCMEMBER", "MANAGINGMEMBER", "MANAGER", "TAXMATTERPARTNER", "PRESIDENT", "VICEPRESIDENT", "CORPORATETREASURER", "TREASURER", "ASSISTANTTREASURER", "CHIEFACCOUNTINGOFFICER", "CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER", "CHIEFFINANCIALOFFICER", "TAXOFFICER", "CHIEFOPERATINGOFFICER", "CORPORATEOFFICER", "EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR", "DIRECTOR", "CHAIRMAN", "EXECUTIVEADMINISTRATOR", "RECEIVER", "PASTOR", "ASSISTANTTORELIGIOUSLEADER", "REVEREND", "PRIEST", "MINISTER", "RABBI", "LEADEROFRELIGIOUSORGANIZATION", "SECRETARY", "DIRECTOROFTAXATION", "DIRECTOROFPERSONNEL", "ADMINISTRATOR", "EXECUTOR", "TRUSTEE", "FIDUCIARY", "OWNER", "SOLEPROPRIETOR", "MEMBER", "SOLEMEMBER", "REPORTINGAGENT"

ReturnDataObjectIdentifies the Form M-941.
FormM941ObjectMassachusetts withholding tax returns.
WHIdNumStringMassachusetts withholding file number. Size Range: ..9
FilingFreqstringFiling frequency of the Form M-941.
Allowed values

"ANNUALLY","QUARTERLY","MONTHLY"

MonthstringSelect the month for the monthly filing period. Note: Required if the filing frequency is Monthly.
IsFinalReturnBooleanWhen true, indicates that it is a final return.
NumOfEmpNumberNumber of employees. Size Range: 0-9999999
TotTaxWHNumberMassachusetts income tax withheld from all sources for the filing period. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
IsTaxPaidBooleanWhen true, identifies that the employer has made previous payments.
TaxPaidDetailsObject[]Identifies the tax paid details.
DatestringEnter the date the tax was paid. Format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY.
AmountstringTax paid on the date mentioned. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
TotTaxPaidNumberTotal tax paid for the filing period. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
OverpaymentNumberPrevious credits/payments made for the filing period. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
TotPaymentNumberTotal payments and credits. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
TotWHDueNumberTotal tax due. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
PenaltyNumberTotal penalty amount, if applicable. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
InterestNumberTotal interest due amount, if applicable. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
BalanceDueNumberTotal due amount. Size Range: 0-99999999.99
OverPaymentRecoveryTypestringGets the overpayment recovery type. Whether to have the state refund the excess amount or apply it to the next return.
Allowed values

"REFUND", "APPLYTORETURN"

StatePaymentObjectObject that contains information about the payment details.
AccountTypestringBank account type.
Allowed values

"CHECKING","SAVING"

BankNmstringBank account name of payment. Size Range: 1-30
BankRoutingNumstringBank Routing Number of payment. Size Range: 9
BankAccountNumstringBank Account Number for payment. Size Range: 1-17
PaymentAmtNumberAmount to be paid. Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
PaymentReqDateStringDate when the payment has to be made. Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY. Example: 01/25/2026

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionIdGuidUnique identifier of a submission.
SuccessRecordsobject[]Provides detailed information about the success status of Form M-941 records.
SequenceIdstringA unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular record. The Sequence ID will be returned in the response for your reference.
BusinessIdGuidUnique identifier for the business (payer) generated by TaxBandits.
PayerRefstringUnique identifier for the business (payer) provided by you.
RecordIdGuidA unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a M-941 return is created.
FormTypestringDenotes the type of withholding form M-941.
StatusstringReturns the record status of the return.
StatusTsstringReturns the date and time when the return was created.
InfostringProvides additional information about the return.
Errorsobject[]Displays error information related to the state returns of Form M-941.
IdstringReturns the validation error ID.
NamestringName of the validation error.
ErrorRecordsobject[]Provides detailed information about the error status of Form M-941 records.
SequenceIdstringA unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular record. The Sequence ID will be returned in the response for your reference.
RecordIdGuidUnique identifier for the record.
Errorsobject[]Displays detailed error information.
IdstringReturns the validation error ID.
NamestringName of the validation error.
MessagestringDescription of the validation error.

Request JSON​

{
"StateWHRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"ReturnHeader": {
"TaxYear": "2026",
"Business": {
"BusinessId": null,
"PayerRef": null,
"IsDefaultBusiness": true,
"TINDetails": {
"Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
"TINType": "EIN",
"TIN": "45-0052655"
},
"IndividualNm": {
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Anderson",
"Suffix": "Jr"
},
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"NameCtrl": "SNOW",
"DBADetails": {
"DBANm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
"DBARef": "DBA1001",
"DBAId": null,
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
}
},
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
},
"ContactDetails": {
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Anderson",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"Phone": "8035551234",
"PhoneExtn": "101",
"Email": "contact@snowdaze.com",
"Fax": "8035555678"
},
"BusinessType": "ESTE",
"SigningAuthority": {
"FirstNm": "Ambrane",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Cavil",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"Phone": "8035551000",
"PhoneExtn": "111",
"BusinessMemberType": "ADMINISTRATOR"
}
}
},
"ReturnData": {
"FormM941": {
"WHIdNum": "WTH-74598501-543",
"FilingFreq": "MONTHLY",
"Month": "AUG",
"IsFinalReturn": true,
"NumOfEmp": "12",
"TotTaxWH": "20000.00",
"IsTaxPaid": true,
"TaxPaidDetails": [
{
"Date": "08/15/2026",
"Amount": "100.00"
},
{
"Date": "08/05/2026",
"Amount": "60.00"
}
],
"TotTaxPaid": "160.00",
"Overpayment": "60.00",
"TotPayment": "220.00",
"TotWHDue": "19780.00",
"Penalty": "100.00",
"Interest": "120.00",
"BalanceDue": "20000.00"
},
"StatePayment": {
"AccountType": "CHECKING",
"BankNm": "IFB",
"BankRoutingNum": "021000021",
"BankAccountNum": "9999948932",
"PaymentAmt": 20000,
"PaymentReqDate": "11/25/2025"
}
}
}
]
}

Response JSON​

Success Response - This is a sample response for successful API requests.

{
"SubmissionId": "01a0e772-b3b0-7717-bab7-0320f18d81f5",
"SuccessRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"BusinessId": "b53ced19-671e-4ef6-9d86-0de3ebb6abc0",
"PayerRef": null,
"RecordId": "01a0e772-b506-713b-a83a-245c1fc00777",
"FormType": "M941",
"Status": "CREATED",
"StatusTs": "2026-09-28 05:57:29 -04:00",
"Info": null,
"Errors": null
}
],
"ErrorRecords": null,
"Errors": null
}