Version: 2.0

Create

Use this endpoint to create one or more Form W-2 returns in a single submission. The Employee copies, SSA e-file and state e-file can all be requested in the same call.

Filing Services

Each return has its own ReturnManifest where you opt into filing services. Set at least one of the following:

Federal Filing - Set IsFederal to TRUE to e-file the return with the IRS.
State Filing - Set IsState to TRUE to file with the relevant state agency. State filing will not be created for states that do not require it.
State-only filing - Set IsState to TRUE and IsFederal to FALSE. Use this when the federal return has already been filed outside of TaxBandits.

Distribution Services

Optionally, enable recipient copy distribution within ReturnManifest by setting IsDistribution to TRUE and configuring DistributionDetails:

Postal Mailing - Set DistributionType to POSTAL_ONLY and PostalType to USPS_FIRST_CLASS. TaxBandits prints and mails the recipient copy via USPS First Class on your behalf.
Online Access - Set DistributionType to ONLINE_ACCESS. The recipient's Email is required. They will be notified via email and can view and download their copy through a secure online portal.alf.

If you want to enable both Postal Mailing and Online Access, set DistributionType to POSTAL_AND_ONLINE.

POST formw2/create

Run in Postman

Request Body

Field	Type	Description
SubmissionManifest	object[]	SubmissionManifest provides brief information about a particular submission on the whole. It contains information like Submission ID Tax Year IsScheduleFiling & ScheduleFiling service details
TaxYear	string	Tax year of Form W-2 to be filed. Allowed values "2025", "2026"
IsScheduleFiling	Boolean	When true, schedule filing services will be enabled for Form W-2 returns under this submission.
ScheduleFiling	object[]	Optional Contains the preferred date to submit the returns to the IRS. Required only when "IsScheduleFiling" is True.
EfileDate	string	Date of Schedule Filing. Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY. Example: 01/25/2026 or 01-25-2026
ReturnHeader	object	Contains information about the Business details.
Business	object	Object to identify the Business Details.
BusinessId	Guid	Optional 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.
PayerRef	string	Optional Your unique identifier for the payer. Can replace BusinessId in future requests. Size Range: 50
IsDefaultBusiness	Boolean	When set to TRUE, this business will be set as the default across requests that do not specify a business.
TINDetails	object	TIN information for the business.
Format	string	Specifies how the TIN is passed. Allowed values "PLAIN_TIN" — Pass TIN directly.
TINType	string	Specify the TIN type of the business. Allowed values "EIN", "SSN", "QI-EIN", "ITIN", "WP-EIN", "WT-EIN", "NQI-EIN", "IRSN"
TIN	string	The TIN value according to the Format selected.
IndividualNm	object	Required when TINType is SSN. Provide individual name fields instead of BusinessNm.
FirstNm	string	The first name of the individual. Size Range: 20
MiddleNm	string	Optional Middle name of the individual. Size Range: 20
LastNm	string	The last name of the individual. Size Range: 20
Suffix	string	Optional Suffix of the individual's name. Allowed values "Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"
BusinessNm	string	Legal name of the business. Required when TINType is EIN. Size Range: 75
NameCtrl	string	Name control of the business as registered with the IRS. Size Range: 3..4
DBADetails	object[]	Optional DBA (Doing Business As) information.
DBANm	string	Name of the DBA. Size Range: 75
DBARef	string	Unique identifier for the DBA. Size Range: 1-50
DBAId	Guid	TaxBandits-generated DBA identifier.
Address	object[]	Address information of the DBA.
Address1	string	Street address or PO Box. Size Range: 46
Address2	string	Optional Suite or apartment number. Size Range: 46
City	string	DBA's city. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrState	string	DBA's province or state name. Allowed values 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.
Zipcd	string	DBA's ZIP code. Size Range: 5-16
Country	string	DBA'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"
Address	object	Primary address of the business.
Address1	string	Street address or PO Box of the business. Size Range: 46
Address2	string	Optional Suite or apartment number of the business. Size Range: 46
City	string	City of the business. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrState	string	Province or state name of the business. Allowed values 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.
ZipCd	string	ZIP code of the business. Size Range: 5-16
Country	string	2-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"
ContactDetails	object[]	Details of the person the IRS can contact regarding the given business.
FirstNm	string	First name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
MiddleNm	string	Optional Middle name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
LastNm	string	Last name of the contact person. Size Range: 20
Suffix	string	Optional The suffix of the contact person. Allowed values "Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"
Phone	string	Optional Phone number of the contact person. Size Range: 10 digits
PhoneExtn	string	Optional Phone extension number. Size Range: 5
Fax	string	Optional Fax number of the contact person. Size Range: 10 digits
ReturnData	object[]	Contains information about the recipient details and Form W-2 details.
SequenceId	string	A 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. Size Range: 50
ReturnManifest	object[]	Filing options for this record.
IsFederal	Boolean	Federal Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form W-2 will be sent directly to the IRS.
IsState	Boolean	State Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form W-2 will be directly filed with the respective recipient states. Note: State Filing will not be created for the states that do not require State filing.
IsDistribution	Boolean	When TRUE, recipient distribution is enabled (postal mail / online access/email).
DistributionDetails	object[]	Distribution configuration. Required when IsDistribution is TRUE.
DistributionType	string	Recipient copy distribution type. Allowed values "POSTAL_ONLY", "ONLINE_ACCESS", "POSTAL_AND_ONLINE"
PostalType	string	Postal service type. Allowed values "USPS_FIRST_CLASS"
Employee	object	Information about the Employee (Employee of the W-2).Required: Yes
EmployeeId	Guid	Unique EmployeeId generated by TaxBandits when the Employee was first created. If supplied, takes precedence over other identifiers.Required: Optional Size Range: 36
PayeeRef	string	Optional Your unique identifier for the employee. Can replace EmployeeId in future requests. Size Range: 50
TINDetails	object	Recipient TIN information.
Format	string	Specifies how the TIN is passed. Allowed values "PLAIN_TIN" — Pass TIN directly.
TINType	string	Specify the TIN type of the recipient. Allowed values "EIN", "SSN", "QI-EIN", "ITIN", "WP-EIN", "WT-EIN", "NQI-EIN", "IRSN"
TIN	string	The TIN value, formatted according to the Format field selected.
IndividualNm	object	Required when TINType is SSN, ITIN, or ATIN. Provide individual name fields instead of BusinessNm.
FirstNm	string	The first name of the individual. Size Range: 20
MiddleNm	string	Optional The middle name of the individual. Size Range: 20
LastNm	string	The last name of the individual. Size Range: 20
Suffix	string	Optional The suffix of the individual's name. Allowed values "Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"
BusinessNm	string	Legal name of the recipient business. Required when TINType is EIN. Size Range: 75
NameCtrl	string	Name control of the business as registered with the IRS. Size Range: 3..4
DBADetails	object	Optional DBA (Doing Business As) information.
DBAId	Guid	TaxBandits-generated DBA identifier. Returned in the response.
DBANm	string	Name of the DBA. Size Range: 75
DBARef	string	Your unique identifier for this DBA. Size Range: 1–50
Address	object	Address information of the DBA.
Address1	string	Street address or PO Box. Size Range: 46
Address2	string	Optional Suite or apartment number. Size Range: 46
City	string	DBA's city. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrState	string	DBA's province or state name. Allowed values 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.
ZipCd	string	DBA's ZIP code. Size Range: 5–16
Country	string	DBA'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"
DOB	string	Optional Date of Birth of the recipient. Format: MM/DD/YYYY
Address	object	Primary address of the recipient.
Address1	string	Street address or PO Box of the recipient. Size Range: 46
Address2	string	Optional Suite or apartment number of the recipient. Size Range: 46
City	string	City of the recipient. Size Range: 50
ProvinceOrState	string	Province or state name of the recipient. Allowed values 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.
ZipCd	string	ZIP code of the recipient. Size Range: 5 – 16
Country	string	2-character country code of the recipient. 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"
Email	string	Email address of the recipient. Size Range: 100 Note: Required if DistributionType is ONLINE_ACCESS.
Fax	string	Optional Fax number of the recipient. Size Range: 10
Phone	string	Optional Phone number of the recipient. Size Range: 10
W2FormData	object	Form W-2 line-item data for this Employee. Required: Yes
Wages	number	Box 1 — Wages, Tips, Other Compensation. Required: Yes Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99 Format: Decimal (up to 2 dp)
FedTaxWH	number	Box 2 — Federal Income Tax Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
SocSecWages	number	Box 3 — Social Security Wages. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
SocSecTaxWH	number	Box 4 — Social Security Tax Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
MediWages	number	Box 5 — Medicare Wages and Tips. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
MediTaxWH	number	Box 6 — Medicare Tax Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
SocSecTips	number	Box 7 — Social Security Tips. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
AllocatedTips	number	Box 8 — Allocated Tips. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
DependtCareBenefits	number	Box 10 — Dependent Care Benefits. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
Sec457Plan	number	Box 11 — Nonqualified Plans, Section 457 portion. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
NonSec457Plan	number	Box 11 — Nonqualified Plans, Non-Section 457 portion. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
CompCode1	string	Box 12 — Code #1 (e.g., A, B, C, D, DD, TT, TP, TA, …). Required: Optional Size Range: 1–2 Note: Codes TT, TP and TA were introduced for TY 2026 to support OBBBA tip / overtime reporting.
CompAmt1	number	Box 12 — Amount for Code #1. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
CompCode2	string	Box 12 — Code #2. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–2
CompAmt2	number	Box 12 — Amount for Code #2. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
CompCode3	string	Box 12 — Code #3. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–2
CompAmt3	number	Box 12 — Amount for Code #3. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
CompCode4	string	Box 12 — Code #4. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–2
CompAmt4	number	Box 12 — Amount for Code #4. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
IsStatEmp	boolean	Box 13 — Statutory Employee indicator. Required: Optional Allowed values true, false
IsRetPlan	boolean	Box 13 — Retirement Plan indicator. Required: Optional Allowed values true, false
Is3rdPartySickPay	boolean	Box 13 — Third-Party Sick Pay indicator. Required: Optional Allowed values true, false
B14Other	string	Box 14 — Other. Free-form text used to report items such as state PFL / PML, union dues, etc. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–100
TTOC1	string	Treasury Tipped Occupation Code #1 — identifies the Employee's qualifying tipped occupation. New for TY 2026 — supports OBBBA No-Tax-on-Tips reporting. Required: Conditional (TY 2026 only) Size Range: 1–3 Note: Required when Box 12 Code TT (Cash Tips) is reported.
TTOC2	string	Treasury Tipped Occupation Code #2 — secondary qualifying tipped occupation, if applicable. New for TY 2026. Required: Optional (TY 2026 only) Size Range: 1–3
ControlNum	string	Box D — Control Number assigned by the Employer to uniquely identify the W-2. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–14
State	object []	State filing data — Boxes 15–20. Required: Conditional Note: Required when ReturnManifest.IsState is true.
StateCd	string	Box 15 — Two-letter State Code. Required: Yes (if State present) Size Range: 2
StateIdNum	string	Box 15 — Employer's State ID Number. Required: Conditional Size Range: 1–20
StateWages	number	Box 16 — State Wages, Tips, etc. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
StateTax	number	Box 17 — State Income Tax. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
LocalityData	object	Boxes 18–20 — Local income / locality information. Required: Optional
LocalWages	number	Box 18 — Local Wages, Tips, etc. Required: Conditional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
LocalTax	number	Box 19 — Local Income Tax. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
LocalityNm	string	Box 20 — Locality Name. Required: Conditional Size Range: 1–50
County	string	County name (used in states where county-level reporting is required). Required: Optional Size Range: 1–50
TaxTypeCd	string	Tax Type Code identifying the type of local tax being reported. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–2 Allowed values "C", "D", "E", "F", "H", "I", "K", "N"
SchoolDistrictNum	string	School District Number (required for certain Ohio / Pennsylvania filings). Required: Conditional Size Range: 1–10
EmployeeStateSpecificData	object	State-specific reporting fields keyed by state code. Only the states relevant to the Employee need to be supplied. Required: Optional
MD	object	Maryland-specific W-2 fields. Required: Optional
W4ExemptionCount	number	Maryland — number of exemptions claimed on Form MW-507. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 99
NJ	object	New Jersey-specific W-2 fields. Required: Optional
PvtFmlLeaveInsuranceNum	string	NJ — Private Family Leave Insurance Plan Number. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–20
FmlLeaveInsuranceWH	number	NJ — Family Leave Insurance Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
PvtDisabilityPlanNum	string	NJ — Private Disability Plan Number. Required: Optional Size Range: 1–20
DisabilityInsuranceWH	number	NJ — Disability Insurance Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
CombNJUnempInsWrkFrceDevProgHCSubWH	number	NJ — Combined withholding for Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development Program and Health Care Subsidy. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
DeffCompAmt	number	NJ — Deferred Compensation amount. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
IsRetirementPlan	boolean	NJ — Indicates whether the Employee was an active participant in a retirement plan. Required: Optional Allowed values true, false
OR	object	Oregon-specific W-2 fields. Required: Optional
DateFirstEmployed	string	Oregon — Date the Employee was first employed. Required: Optional Format: MM/DD/YYYY
DateOfSeparation	string	Oregon — Date of Separation, if applicable. Required: Optional Format: MM/DD/YYYY
TaxableWagesForStateTransitTax	number	Oregon — Taxable Wages for the Statewide Transit Tax (STT). Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
StateTransitTaxWH	number	Oregon — State Transit Tax Withheld. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99
ME	object	Maine-specific W-2 fields. Required: Optional
MEPERScontribution	number	Maine — Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MEPERS) contribution. Required: Optional Size Range: 0 – 999999999.99

Response Body

Field	Type	Description
BusinessId	Guid	Unique identifier generated by TaxBandits. Store this for use in all subsequent requests.
PayerRef	string	Your unique identifier for the payer, as provided in the request.
DBARef	string	Your unique identifier for the DBA.
DBAId	Guid	Unique identifier generated for the DBA.
ScheduleFiling	object	Returns the date of the schedule filing.
EFileDate	string	Date of the schedule filing to know when the return to be filed to the IRS.
Form1099Type	string	Denotes the type of 1099 form.
Form1099Records	object	Pulls Form W-2 records with Success and Error statuses.
SuccessRecords	object[]	It will show the detailed information about the success status of Form W-2 Records.
SequenceId	string	A unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular record.
RecordId	Guid	An unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a W-2 return is created.
RecipientId	Guid	A unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular record.
PayeeRef	string	Your unique identifier for the recipient, as provided in the request.
AccountNum	string	Account number of Payer having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form W-2 is filed.
Federal	object	Returns the record status and StatusTs of the federal return.
Status	string	Status of the operation.
StatusTs	string	Date and time of the return created.
Info	string	Returns information about the Federal Filing service.
State	object[]	Returns a collection of state return information.
StateCd	string	Returns the state code of the state for which the return is filed.
Status	string	Returns the record status of the state return.
StatusCd	string	Date and time of the postal creation.
StatusTs	string	Date and time of the return created.
Info	string	Returns the information about the return processed for the state.
Distribution	object[]	Returns information about the distribution.
DistributionType	string	Returns the distribution method used.
Postal	object[]	Returns information about postal mailing.
PostalType	string	Returns the postal service used.
Status	string	Returns the Postal status.
StatusCd	string	Detailed status code.
StatusTs	string	Date and time of the postal created.
Info	string	Returns the information about the postal order.
OnlineAccess	object	Returns the Email address for whom the online access to be given and Status of online access.
Status	string	Returns status of online access for Form W-2 return.
Email	string	Email address for whom the online access to be given.
Info	string	Information about the online access service.
ErrorRecords	object[]	It will show the detailed information about the error status of Form W-2 Records.
SequenceId	string	A unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular DBA. The Sequence ID will be returned in the Response for your reference.
RecordId	Guid	Unique identifier of a record.
Errors	object[]	Validation error details.
Id	string	Validation error code.
Name	string	Name of the validation rule that failed.
Message	string	Clear description of what went wrong and how to fix it.
Errors	object[]	Top-level request errors if the entire request cannot be processed.
Id	string	Validation error code.
Name	string	Name of the validation rule that failed.
Message	string	Clear description of what went wrong and how to fix it.

Payload

Request Json

Sample	Description	Action
Sample 1	Create a Form W-2 return for the specific business and include recipient and income information.

Sample 1

{
  "SubmissionManifest": {
      "TaxYear": "2026",
      "IsScheduleFiling": false,
      "ScheduleFiling": {
          "EfileDate": "01/25/2026"
      }
  },
  "ReturnHeader": {
      "Business": {
          "PayerRef": null,
          "BusinessId": null,
          "IsDefaultBusiness": false,
          "TINDetails": {
              "Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
              "TINType": "EIN",
              "TIN": "567892733"
          },
          "IndividualNm": {
              "FirstNm": "James",
              "MiddleNm": "A",
              "LastNm": "Anderson",
              "Suffix": "Jr"
          },
          "BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
          "NameCtrl": "SNOW",
          "DBADetails": {
              "DBANm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
              "DBARef": "DBA1001",
              "DBAId": null,
              "IsDefaultDBA": true,
              "Address": {
                  "Address1": "123 Main St",
                  "Address2": "Suite 1001",
                  "City": "Rock Hill",
                  "ProvinceOrState": "SC",
                  "ZipCd": "29730",
                  "Country": "US"
              }
          },
          "Email": "james@sample.com",
          "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"
          },
          "W2Specific": {
              "KindOfEmployer": "NONEAPPLY",
              "KindOfPayer": "REGULAR941"
          }
      }
  },
  "ReturnData": [
      {
          "SequenceId": "1",
          "ReturnManifest": {
              "IsFederal": true,
              "IsState": true,
              "IsDistribution": true,
              "DistributionDetails": {
                  "DistributionType": "POSTAL_AND_ONLINE",
                  "PostalType": "USPS_FIRST_CLASS"
              },
          },
          "Employee": {
              "EmployeeId": null,
              "PayeeRef": "PayeeRef00111",
              "TINDetails": {
                  "Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
                  "TINType": "SSN",
                  "TIN": "467834332"
              },
              "NameCtrl": null,
              "BusinessNm": "Dairy Delights LLC",
              "DBADetails": {
                  "DBAId": null,
                  "DBANm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
                  "DBARef": "DBA1001",
                  "Address": {
                      "Address1": "630 Coonial Promenade Pkwy",
                      "Address2": "Mian 789",
                      "City": "Alabaster ",
                      "ProvinceOrState": "AL",
                      "ZipCd": "35007",
                      "Country": "US"
                  }
              },
              "IndividualNm": {
                  "FirstNm": "Jacqueline",
                  "MiddleNm": "Heather",
                  "LastNm": "Tammy",
                  "Suffix": "Jr"
              },
              "DOB": null,
              "Address": {
                  "Address1": "630 Coonial Promenade Pkwy",
                  "Address2": "Mian 789",
                  "City": "Alabaster ",
                  "ProvinceOrState": "AL",
                  "ZipCd": "35007",
                  "Country": "US"
              },
              "Email": "shawn@sample.com",
              "Fax": "6634567890",
              "Phone": "9634567890"
          },
          "W2FormData": {
              "Wages": 580450,
              "FedTaxWH": 36820,
              "SocSecWages": 18400,
              "SocSecTaxWH": 11439,
              "MediWages": 184501,
              "MediTaxWH": 0,
              "SocSecTips": 501,
              "AllocatedTips": 45.89,
              "DependtCareBenefits": 78,
              "Sec457Plan": 100,
              "NonSec457Plan": 0,
              "CompCode1": "TA",
              "CompAmt1": 100,
              "CompCode2": "TT",
              "CompAmt2": 100,
              "CompCode3": "TP",
              "CompAmt3": 100,
              "CompCode4": "A",
              "CompAmt4": 100,
              "IsStatEmp": true,
              "IsRetPlan": true,
              "Is3rdPartySickPay": true,
              "B14Other": "MA PFL 316.96, MA PML 493.10",
              "TTOC1": "407",
              "TTOC2": "409",
              "ControlNum": "35231",
              "States": [
                  {
                      "StateCd": "IN",
                      "StateIdNum": "9999999999-999",
                      "StateWages": 100.64,
                      "StateTax": 2.85,
                      "LocalityData": [
                          {
                              "LocalWages": 300.23,
                              "LocalTax": 100.45,
                              "LocalityNm": "Pristine",
                              "County": "adams",
                              "TaxTypeCd": "D ",
                              "SchoolDistrictNum": null
                          }
                      ]
                  },
                  {
                      "StateCd": "KS",
                      "StateIdNum": "036-123456789F-01",
                      "StateWages": 100.64,
                      "StateTax": 2.85,
                      "LocalityData": [
                          {
                              "LocalWages": 300.23,
                              "LocalTax": 100.45,
                              "LocalityNm": "Pristine",
                              "County": "adams",
                              "TaxTypeCd": "D ",
                              "SchoolDistrictNum": null
                          }
                      ]
                  },
                  {
                      "StateCd": "MA",
                      "StateIdNum": "WTH-99999999-999",
                      "StateWages": 100.64,
                      "StateTax": 2.85,
                      "LocalityData": [
                          {
                              "LocalWages": 300.23,
                              "LocalTax": 100.45,
                              "LocalityNm": "Pristine",
                              "County": "adams",
                              "TaxTypeCd": "D ",
                              "SchoolDistrictNum": null
                          }
                      ]
                  },
                  {
                      "StateCd": "KY",
                      "StateIdNum": "999999",
                      "StateWages": 100.64,
                      "StateTax": 2.85,
                      "LocalityData": [
                          {
                              "LocalWages": 300.23,
                              "LocalTax": 100.45,
                              "LocalityNm": "Pristine",
                              "County": "adams",
                              "TaxTypeCd": "D ",
                              "SchoolDistrictNum": null
                          }
                      ]
                  }
              ],
              "EmployeeStateSpecificData": null
          }
      }
  ]
}

Response Json

Response	Description	Action
200	Success Response - This is a sample response for successful API requests.
401	Unauthorized Response - You'll get the below response when your API requests don't contain valid authentication credentials.

Response: 200

{
  "StatusCode": 200,
  "SubmissionId": "5a1b3308-d8dd-4c07-94b3-26ac2ba34412",
  "ScheduleFiling": {
      "EfileDate": "08/25/2026"
  },
  "BusinessId": "dbf12072-10e6-4c53-adba-ef52a735b60f",
  "PayerRef": "HBN374834",
  "DBARef": "DBA1001",
  "DBAId": "ab8ba16d-0224-4af4-88f2-dff894805b7b",
  "Form1099Type": "NEC",
  "Form1099Records": {
      "SuccessRecords": [
          {
              "SequenceId": "1",
              "RecordId": "b4b9717c-790e-4c35-9b91-6c9b25f3fa09",
              "RecipientId": "3ae9d93d-5e6a-4764-bf2b-3b106106b61d",
              "PayeeRef": "DAI001",
              "DBARef": "DBA1001",
              "DBAId": "55a4b50e-8288-4f35-acf2-76e444730149",
              "AccountNum": "20261840036535080305",
              "Federal": {
                  "Status": "CREATED",
                  "StatusCd": "FED_001",
                  "StatusTs": "2026-07-03 07:48:45 -04:00",
                  "Info": null,
                  "Errors": null
              },
              "State": [
                  {
                      "StateCd": "CA",
                      "Status": "CREATED",
                      "StatusCd": "STATE_001",
                      "StatusTs": "2026-07-03 07:48:45 -04:00",
                      "Info": "State filing will be submitted via CF/SF",
                      "Errors": null
                  }
              ],
              "Distribution": {
                  "DistributionType": "POSTAL_AND_ONLINE",
                  "Postal": {
                      "PostalType": "USPS_FIRST_CLASS",
                      "Status": "CREATED",
                      "StatusCd": "POSTAL_001",
                      "StatusTs": "2026-07-03 07:48:45 -04:00",
                      "Info": "Postal order created"
                  },
                  "OnlineAccess": {
                      "Status": "CREATED",
                      "StatusCd": "ONLINE_001",
                      "Email": "shawn@sample.com",
                      "Info": null
                  }
              }
          }
      ],
      "ErrorRecords": null
  },
  "Errors": null
}

W-9/W-8 Automation

1099 Automation

TIN Matching

W-2 Automation

941/940 Automation

1098-T Automation

ACA Automation

Extension Automation

1042-S Automation

Supported Forms

Gig Software

Payroll Software

Affiliate Software

HOA Software

Reselling Platform

HCM Providers

Property Management

Healthcare Market Research Platforms

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Filing Services​

Distribution Services​

Request Body

Response Body

Sample 1

Response: 200

Filing Services

Distribution Services