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Create

Use this endpoint to create Form IL 3/40 (Illinois Quarterly Tax and Wage Report) for an employer (payer), reporting quarterly wages, taxable wages, and unemployment insurance (UI) contributions due, along with required employee wage details for the corresponding quarter.

Form IL 3/40 must be filed every quarter, even if no wages were paid.

Updated wage base limits for Illinois Form UI-3/40:

Tax yearWage Base Limit per employee
2025$13,916
2026$14,250
POST StateFilings/ILUI/Create 

Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
StateUIRecordsObject[]Object to identify the records.
SequenceIdStringA unique identifier for this record.
Size Range: ..50
ReturnHeaderObjectContains business information.
TaxYearStringThe tax year for which the Form IL340 is to be filed.
Allowed values

2025,2026

QtrStringThe quarter for which the Form IL340 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
ReturnDataObjectContains the return information.
BusinessTypeStringLegal structure of the business.
Allowed values

"ESTE", "PART", "CORP", "EORG", "SPRO"

SigningAuthorityObjectDetails of the person authorized to sign the return. Mandatory for 94x forms.
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
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"

ReturnDataObjectContains the return information.
FormIL340ObjectIdentifies the Form IL 3/40 data.
IsFinalReturnBooleanIf true, identifies that the business has ceased operations or had no employees during that quarter.
IsNoWageRptdBooleanWhen true, indicates that no wage is reported in this quarter.
UIIdNumStringEmployer's Illinois Unemployment Account Number.
Size Range: 8 digits Sample Format: "99999999"
EmployerTaxTypeStringEmployment tax type.
Allowed values

"TAXABLE_EMPLOYER", "REIMBURSABLE_EMPLOYER"

TotGrossWagesNumberTotal wages paid for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999999.99
TotExcessWagesNumberTotal excess wages paid for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999999.99
TotTaxableWagesNumberTotal taxable wages paid for all employees in the quarter that is subject to Illinois Unemployment Insurance.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
UITaxRateNumberTax rate for the quarter.
Size Range: 1-100
UITaxDueNumberContribution amount for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
InterestNumberOptional Interest due for the quarter (2% per month after the due date).
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
LateFilingPenaltyNumberOptional Late filing penalty for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
UnderPaymentNumberOptional Late filing penalty for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
OverPaymentNumberOptional Late filing penalty for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
TotUIDueNumberTotal remittance due for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999.99
NumOfEmpObjectIdentifies the total number of employees for the quarter.
TotMonth1EmpstringTotal number of employees in month 1 of the quarter.
Size Range: 0-9999999
TotMonth2EmpstringTotal number of employees in month 2 of the quarter.
Size Range: 0-9999999
TotMonth3EmpstringTotal number of employees in month 3 of the quarter.
Size Range: 0-9999999
EmployeeDetailsObject[]Object to identify the employee details.
EmployeeSequenceIdstringA unique number to identify this record.
Size Range: 1-10
EmployeeIdGuidOptional A unique ID generated by TaxBandits after the return is created.
Size Range: ..10
EmployeeRefstringA unique identifier of the employee.
Size Range: 1-50
SSNstringEmployee's Social Security Number (SSN).
Size Range: 9-11
FirstNmstringEmployee's first name.
Size Range: 1-15
MiddleNmstringOptional Employee's middle name.
Size Range: 1-15
LastNmstringEmployee's last name.
Size Range: 1-20
SuffixstringOptional Employee's suffix.
Allowed values

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

GrossWagesNumberTotal gross wages reported for the quarter.
Size Range: 0-99999999999.99
AddressobjectAddress information of the employee.
Address1stringStreet address or PO Box of the employee.
Size Range: 46
Address2stringOptional Suite or apartment number of the employee.
Size Range: 46
CitystringCity of the employee.
Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrStatestringProvince or state name of the employee.
Size Range: 50
ZipCdstringZIP code of the employee.
Size Range: 5-16
Countrystring2-character country code of the employee.

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionIdGuidUnique identifier for a submission.
SuccessRecordsobject[]Provides detailed information about the success status of Form IL 3/40 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 Form IL 3/40 return is created.
FormTypestringType of form.
EmployeeDataobject[]Object to identify the employee details.
EmployeeIdGuidReturns the unique identifier of the employee generated by TaxBandits.
StatusstringReturns the record status.
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 IL 3/40.
IdstringReturns the validation error ID.
NamestringName of the validation error.
ErrorRecordsobject[]Provides detailed information about the error status of Form IL 3/40 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​

Return with Business as EIN and US address

{
"StateUIRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"ReturnHeader": {
"TaxYear": "2026",
"Qtr": "Q3",
"Business": {
"IsDefaultBusiness": true,
"TINDetails": {
"Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
"TINType": "EIN",
"TIN": "48-7789899"
},
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"NameCtrl": "FIRE",
"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": {
"FormIL340": {
"IsFinalReturn": false,
"IsNoWageRptd": false,
"UIIdNum": "8934567",
"EmployerTaxType": "TAXABLE_EMPLOYER",
"TotGrossWages": 2000,
"TotExcessWages": 2000,
"TotTaxableWages": 0,
"UITaxRate": 1,
"UITaxDue": 0,
"Interest": 100,
"LateFilingPenalty": 100,
"UnderPayment": 100,
"OverPayment": 100,
"TotUIDue": 200,
"NumOfEmp": {
"TotMonth1Emp": 2,
"TotMonth2Emp": 2,
"TotMonth3Emp": 2
},
"EmployeeDetails": [
{
"EmployeeSequenceId": "01",
"EmployeeRef": null,
"SSN": "313-21-6277",
"FirstNm": "John",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Smith",
"Suffix": "Sr",
"GrossWages": 1000,
"Address": {
"Address1": "12 Main St",
"Address2": "CC Avenue",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
}
},
{
"EmployeeSequenceId": "02",
"EmployeeRef": null,
"SSN": "843-81-2651",
"FirstNm": "Marcellus",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Smith",
"Suffix": "Sr",
"GrossWages": 1000,
"Address": {
"Address1": "12 Main St",
"Address2": "CC Avenue",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
}
}
]
}
}
}
]
}

Response JSON​

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

{
"SubmissionId": "01a0e764-91af-77bb-9989-cf6132651091",
"SuccessRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"BusinessId": "19fc85b0-7bf6-45d3-8bde-659e007a8047",
"PayerRef": null,
"RecordId": "01a0e764-98ad-74f3-ae90-d846c08a696f",
"FormType": "IL340",
"EmployeeData": [
{
"EmployeeId": "62b3650b-d22b-4cf0-b8b2-515047456cbf"
},
{
"EmployeeId": "7f38051b-a6aa-4eea-ae0e-e9d09ae8eb06"
}
],
"Status": "CREATED",
"StatusTs": "2026-09-28 05:42:04 -04:00",
"Info": null,
"Errors": null
}
],
"ErrorRecords": null,
"Errors": null
}