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Version: 1.7.3

Create

This endpoint is used to create Form 1098 in TaxBandits. You can create multiple 1098 forms in a single request for the same Payer (Maximum 250).

While creating the form, you can opt for Postal Mailing and/or Online Access either against a submission (or) against particular records.

In response, a SubmissionId is created, which is further used as a reference for all other methods of Form 1098 API

POST Form1098/Create 
Run in Postman

Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionManifestobjectSubmissionManifest provides brief information about a particular submission on the whole.

It contains information like
  • Submission ID
  • Tax Year
  • IsPostal
  • IsFederalFiling
  • IsOnlineAccess
  • IsScheduleFiling & ScheduleFiling service details
    TaxYearstringTax year of Form 1098 to be filed.
Allowed values: "2023"
    IsFederalFilingBooleanFederal Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form 1098 will be sent directly to the IRS.
    IsPostalBooleanPostal Order will be created when the value is set as True.

Once the return is Transmitted, Form 1098 Recipient copies will be postal mailed to the recipient's address via USPS.

Note: Postal Orders for Foreign Address will not be created.
    IsOnlineAccessBooleanOnline Access will be enabled when the value is set as True.

Once the returns are transmitted, an email with a link to the secure TaxBandits portal will be sent to the recipients. The recipients can then provide consent and download Form 1098 copies from the portal.
    IsScheduleFilingBooleanWhen true, schedule filing services will be provided for Form 1098 returns under this submission.
    ScheduleFilingobjectContains preferred date to submit the returns to the IRS. Required only when "IsScheduleFiling" is True .
        EfileDatestringDate of Schedule Filing. Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY Example: 10/20/2023 or 10-20-2023
ReturnHeaderobjectContains information about the Business details.
    BusinessobjectObject to identify the Business Details.
        BusinessIdGuidOptional Use the unique Business ID (Generated by TaxBandits), 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 An unique identifier for each payer completing their information. This identifier can be used in future references of the payer in the API.
Size Range: ..50
        BusinessNmstringName of the business
Size Range: ..75
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        LastNmstringLast Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
Allowed values

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

        TradeNmstringOptional Name under which the business operates
Size Range: ..75
        IsEINBooleanWhen true, identifies the business with an EIN.
        EINorSSNstringWhen IsEIN is true, use Employer Identification Number (EIN). When IsEIN is false, use Social Security Number (SSN)
Size Range: 9
        EmailstringOptional Email address of the Business
Size Range: ..100
        ContactNmstringOptional Name of the person who can be contacted by the IRS
Size Range: ..27
        PhonestringOptional Phone number of the business
Size Range: 10
        PhoneExtnstringOptional Extension of the business phone number
Size Range: ..5
        FaxstringOptional Fax number of the Business
Size Range: 10
        BusinessTypestringOptional Type of business. Optional for w-2/1098 and mandatory for 94X series
Size Range: ..4
Allowed values

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

        SigningAuthorityobjectOptional Details of the person who is authorized to sign the return
            NamestringOptional Name of the signing authority
Size Range: ..35
            PhonestringOptional Phone number of the signing authority
Size Range: 10
            BusinessMemberTypestringOptional Business title of the signing authority
Size Range: 5..29
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"

        KindOfEmployerstringOptional Identifies the kind of employer. Mandatory for W-2 and optional for 1098
Allowed values

"FEDERALGOVT", "STATEORLOCAL501C", "NONGOVT501C", "STATEORLOCALNON501C", "NONEAPPLY"

        KindOfPayerstringOptional Identifies the kind of payer. This field is mandatory in W-2 and optional in 1098
Allowed values

"REGULAR941", "REGULAR944", "AGRICULTURAL943", "HOUSEHOLD", "MILITARY", "MEDICAREQUALGOVEM", "RAILROADFORMCT1"

        IsBusinessTerminatedBooleanWhen true, identifies the business as terminated.
        IsForeignBooleanWhen true, identifies the business address with a foreign address.
        USAddressobjectIf IsForeign is false, pass US address of the business
            Address1stringEmployer/Payer's US address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..46
            Address2stringOptional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..46
            CitystringEmployer/Payer's city
Size Range: ..50
            StatestringEmployer/Payer's state code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
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"

            ZipCdstringEmployer/Payer's zip code.
        ForeignAddressobjectIf IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the business
            Address1stringEmployer/Payer's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..50
            Address2stringOptional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..50
            CitystringEmployer/Payer's city
Size Range: ..50
            ProvinceOrStateNmstringEmployer/Payer's province or state name
Size Range: ..50
            CountrystringEmployer/Payer's country
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"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"

            PostalCdstringEmployer/Payer's postal code
Size Range: ..16
ReturnDataobject[]Contains information about the recipient details and Form 1098 details.
    SequenceIdstringAn 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
    RecipientobjectObject to identify the recipient details.
        RecipientIdGuidOptionalAn unique ID generated by TaxBandits after the return is created and will be returned in the Response. You can use this id for your future reference to update.
        TINTypestringSpecify the TIN type of the recipient.

Note: If the recipient doesn't have a TIN, enter the TIN type as 'NA' and input 'null' in the TIN field.
Allowed values

"SSN", "EIN", "ITIN", "ATIN", "NA"

        TINstringEnter the nine-digit taxpayer identification number of the Recipient (SSN, ITIN, ATIN, or EIN).
Size Range: 9
        FirstPayeeNmstringEnter the name of the recipient (preferably last name first for an Individual). If more space is required for the name, use the Second Payee Name Field.
Size Range: 40
        SecondPayeeNmstringOptional If there are multiple recipients (for example, partners, joint owners, or spouses), use this field for those names not associated with the TIN or if not enough space was provided in the First Payee Name, continue the name in this field.
Size Range: 40
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        LastNmstringLast Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
Allowed values

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

        IsForeignBooleanWhen true, identifies the recipient address with a foreign address.
        USAddressobjectIf IsForeign is false, pass US address of the recipient
            Address1stringRecipient's US address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..46
            Address2stringOptional Recipient's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..46
            CitystringRecipient's city
Size Range: ..50
            StatestringRecipient's state code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
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"

            ZipCdstringRecipient's zip code
Size Range: 5..10
        ForeignAddressobjectIf IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the recipient
            Address1stringRecipient's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..50
            Address2stringOptional Recipient's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..50
            CitystringRecipient's city.
Size Range: ..50
            ProvinceOrStateNmstringRecipient's Province or State Name.
Size Range: ..50
            CountrystringRecipient's country code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"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"

            PostalCdstringRecipient's Postal Code
Size Range: ..16
        EmailstringOptional Recipient's email address.
Size Range: 0..100
Note : This email address cannot be the same for two different recipients under the same business.
        FaxstringOptional Recipient's Fax number.
Size Range: 10
        PhonestringOptional Recipient's Phone Number.
Size Range: 10
    Form1098DataobjectRecipient's Form 1098 information.
        B1IntRecnumberMortgage Interest Received from recipient
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B2OutPrinnumberOutstanding Mortgage Principal
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B3OrgDatestringDate of the origination of the mortgage.
Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY Example: 10/20/2023 or 10-20-2023
        B4RfdPdnumberOptional Total refund or credit of a prior year(s) overpayment of interest
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B5MIPnumberOptionalTotal Mortgage Insurance Premiums paid by the recipient
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B6PtsPdnumberOptionalPoints paid on the purchase of the recipient's principal residence
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B7PropAddSameAsRecBooleanWhen true, identifies that the address of the property securing the mortgage is the same as the recipient's mailing address
        B8DescrPropstringIf IsRecAddSameAsPropSecMort is false provide address or Description of Property Securing Mortgage
Size Range: ..39
        B9NumOfPropnumberOptional Total number of properties secured by the particular mortgage
Size Range: 0-9999
        B10OtherstringOptional Any other item lender wish to report to the recipient, such as real estate taxes, insurance paid from escrow etc.
Size Range: ..39
        B11AcqDatestringOptional If lender acquired the mortgage in the calendar year, enter the date of acquisition.
Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY Example: 10/20/2023 or 10-20-2023
        AccountNumstringAccount number of lender having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form 1098 is filed.
Size Range: 4..20

Note: If the account number on the return you file is the same as any previously filed return, TaxBandits will append 3 random numbers at the end of the account number.

Request JSON

Create a Form 1098 return with both Business and Recipient TIN as EIN

{
"SubmissionManifest": {
"TaxYear": "2023",
"IsFederalFiling": true,
"IsPostal": true,
"IsOnlineAccess": true,
"IsScheduleFiling": true,
"ScheduleFiling": {
"EfileDate": "12/25/2024"
}
},
"ReturnHeader": {
"Business": {
"BusinessId": null,
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"FirstNm": null,
"MiddleNm": null,
"LastNm": null,
"Suffix": null,
"PayerRef": "Snow123",
"TradeNm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
"IsEIN": true,
"EINorSSN": "65-7367845",
"Email": "james@sample.com",
"ContactNm": null,
"Phone": "1234567890",
"PhoneExtn": "12345",
"Fax": "1234567890",
"BusinessType": "ESTE",
"SigningAuthority": null,
"KindOfEmployer": "FederalGovt",
"KindOfPayer": "REGULAR941",
"IsBusinessTerminated": false,
"IsForeign": false,
"USAddress": {
"Address1": "3576 AIRPORT WAY",
"Address2": "UNIT 9",
"City": "FAIRBANKS",
"State": "AK",
"ZipCd": "99709"
},
"ForeignAddress": null
}
},
"ReturnData": [
{
"SequenceId": "1",
"IsPostal": true,
"IsOnlineAccess": true,
"IsForced": false,
"Recipient": {
"RecipientId": null,
"TINType": "EIN",
"TIN": "34-3817572",
"FirstPayeeNm": "Dairy Delights LLC",
"SecondPayeeNm": null,
"FirstNm": null,
"MiddleNm": null,
"LastNm": null,
"Suffix": null,
"IsForeign": true,
"USAddress": null,
"ForeignAddress": {
"Address1": "12 Bremner Blvd",
"Address2": "Suite 800",
"City": "Toronto",
"ProvinceOrStateNm": "Ontario",
"Country": "CA",
"PostalCd": "4168682600"
},
"Email": "shawn@sample.com",
"Fax": "6634567890",
"Phone": "9634567890"
},
"Form1098Data": {
"B1IntRec": 10000.00,
"B2OutPrin": 750.00,
"B3OrgDate": "03/04/2023",
"B4RfdPd": 700.00,
"B5MIP": 700.00,
"B6PtsPd": 2000.00,
"B7PropAddSameAsRec": true,
"B8DescrProp": "This is a residential property",
"B9NumOfProp": 0,
"B10Other": "Residential taxes paid for the recipient",
"B11AcqDate": null,
"AccountNum": "ABC001"
}
}
]
}

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
StatusCodenumberReturns the HTTP status codes like 200,300 etc.
StatusNamestringName of the status code
StatusMessagestringDetailed status message
SubmissionIdGuidUnique identifier of a submission
BusinessIdGuidUnique identifier of a Business.
PayerRefstringAn unique identifier for each payer completing their information. This identifier can be used in future references of the payer in the API.
Size Range: ..50
Form1098TypestringDenotes the type of 1098 form.
Form1098RecordsobjectPulls Form 1098 records with Success and Error statuses
    SuccessRecordsobject[]It will show detailed information about the success status of Form 1098 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.
        RecordIdGuidA unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 1098 return is created.
        RecipientIdGuidA unique identifier generated by TaxBandits for a Recipient when a 1098 return is created. You can use this id for your future reference to Update.
        AccountNumstringAccount number of Payer having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form 1098 is filed.
Size Range: 4..20
Note: If the account number on the return you file is the same as any previously filed return, TaxBandits will append 3 random numbers at the end of the account number.
        FederalReturnobjectReturns the record status and StatusTs of federal return.
            StatusstringReturns the record status.
            StatusTsstringReturns date and time of return created.
            InfostringReturns information about the Federal Filing service.
        StateReturnsobject[]Returns collection of state returns information
            StateCdstringReturns the state code of the state for which the return is filed.
            StatusstringReturns the record status of the state return.
            StatusTsstringDate and time of the return created.
            InfostringReturns the information about the state for which we are not supporting state filing.
            Errorsobject[]Shows error information in state returns of Form 1098
                IdstringReturns the validation error Id.
                NamestringName of the validation error.
                MessagestringDescription of the validation error.
        PostalobjectReturns the status and StatusTs of postal mailing service for Form 1098.
            StatusstringReturns the status of postal order.
            StatusTsstringReturns the date and time of the postal order created.
            InfostringReturns the information about Postal mailing service.
        OnlineAccessobjectReturns the Email address for whom the online access to be given and Status of online access.
            StatusstringReturns status of online access for Form 1098 return.
            EmailstringEmail address for whom the online access to be given.
            InfostringInformation about the online access service.
        ScheduleFilingobjectReturns the date of the schedule filing.
            ScheduledOnstringDate of the schedule filing to know when the return to be filed to the IRS.
            InfostringInformation about Schedule Filing service.
    ErrorRecordsobject[]It will show the detailed information about the error status of Form 1098 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 of a record
        Errorsobject[]Shows detailed error information
            IdstringReturns the validation error Id
            NamestringName of the validation error
            MessagestringDescription of the validation error

Response JSON

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

{
"StatusCode": 200,
"StatusName": "Ok",
"StatusMessage": "Successful API call",
"SubmissionId": "265ab596-1110-4e38-8223-1119d07b4054",
"BusinessId": "8d177248-992e-4ca5-ba9e-1a5a8a93db56",
"PayerRef": "Snow123",
"Form1098Type": "1098",
"Form1098Records": {
"SuccessRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "1",
"RecordId": "b2d22907-1e65-496b-bd4a-a4a3a6d7492b",
"RecipientId": "472079fb-2dcf-4228-8548-73656ddafc30",
"AccountNum": "20231090030132068589",
"FederalReturn": {
"Status": "CREATED",
"StatusTs": "2024-04-18 05:09:55 -04:00",
"Info": null,
"Errors": null
},
"Postal": {
"Status": "NOTCREATED",
"StatusTs": null,
"Info": "Postal Alert cannot be opted for the return, when the recipient (or) business has foreign address"
},
"OnlineAccess": {
"Status": "CREATED",
"Email": "shawn@sample.com",
"Info": null
},
"ScheduleFiling": null
}
],
"ErrorRecords": null
},
"Errors": null
}