Version: 1.7.3

ValidateForm

Validates the Forms in the request against IRS Business rules and field specification without creating the returns in TaxBandits.

POST Form5498ESA/ValidateForm

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 IsPostal IsFederalFiling IsStateFiling IsOnlineAccess IsScheduleFiling & ScheduleFiling service details
TaxYear	string	Tax year of Form 5498 ESA to be filed. Allowed values: "2023","2024"
IsFederalFiling	Boolean	Federal Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form 5498 ESA will be sent directly to the IRS.
IsStateFiling	Boolean	State Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form 5498 ESA 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.
IsPostal	Boolean	If this value is set as true, the Postal Mailing service will be opted for all the recipients included in the submission. Once the returns are transmitted, the Form 5498 ESA form copies will be mailed to the recipient's address via USPS. Note: Postal Orders for Foreign Address will not be created.
IsOnlineAccess	Boolean	If this value is set as true, the Online Access service will be enabled for all the recipients included in the submission. 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 5498 ESA copies from the portal.
IsScheduleFiling	Boolean	When true, schedule filing services will be provided for Form 5498 ESA returns under this submission.
ScheduleFiling	object	Contains preferred date to submit the returns to IRS. It is required only when "IsScheduleFiling" is set as True.
EfileDate	string	Date of Schedule Filing. Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY Example: 10/20/2024 or 10-20-2024
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) you received in response to the Business CREATE Endpoint. By giving the Business Id, you do not have to provide all the business information again. If you do not have a Business Id, ignore the field.
BusinessNm	string	Name of the business. Size Range: ..75
FirstNm	string	First Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
MiddleNm	string	Middle Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
LastNm	string	Last Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
Suffix	string	Suffix of the Individual Allowed values "Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"
TradeNm	string	Optional Name under which the business operates Size Range: ..75
IsEIN	Boolean	When true, identifies the business with an EIN.
EINorSSN	string	When IsEIN is true, use Employer Identification Number (EIN). When IsEIN is false, use Social Security Number (SSN) Size Range: 9-11
Email	string	Optional Email address of the Business Size Range: ..100
ContactNm	string	Optional Name of the person who can be contacted by the IRS. Size Range: ..27
Phone	string	Optional Phone number of the business Size Range: 10
PhoneExtn	string	Optional Extension of the business phone number Size Range: ..5
Fax	string	Optional Fax number of the Business Size Range: 10
BusinessType	string	Optional Type of business. Optional for W-2/5498 SA and mandatory for 94X series Size Range: 4 Allowed values "ESTE", "PART", "CORP", "EORG", "SPRO" For the description of the Allowed Values , click here
SigningAuthority	object	Optional Details of the person who is authorized to sign the return
Name	string	Optional Name of the signing authority Size Range: ..35
Phone	string	Optional Phone number of the signing authority Size Range: 10
BusinessMemberType	string	Optional 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"
KindOfEmployer	string	Optional Identifies the kind of employer. Mandatory for W-2 and optional for Form 5498 ESA. Allowed values "FEDERALGOVT", "STATEORLOCAL501C", "NONGOVT501C", "STATEORLOCALNON501C", "NONEAPPLY"
KindOfPayer	string	Optional Identifies the kind of payer. This field is mandatory in W-2 and optional in Form 5498 ESA. Allowed values "REGULAR941", "REGULAR944", "AGRICULTURAL943", "HOUSEHOLD", "MILITARY", "MEDICAREQUALGOVEM", "RAILROADFORMCT1"
IsBusinessTerminated	Boolean	When true, identifies the business as terminated.
IsForeign	Boolean	When true, identifies the business address with a foreign address.
USAddress	object	If IsForeign is false, pass US address of the business
Address1	string	Employer/Payer's US address (street or post office box of that locality) Size Range: ..46
Address2	string	Optional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment Size Range: ..46
City	string	Employer/Payer's city Size Range: ..50
State	string	Employer/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"
ZipCd	string	Employer/Payer's zip code Size Range: 5..10
ForeignAddress	object	If IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the business
Address1	string	Employer/Payer's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality) Size Range: ..50
Address2	string	Optional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment Size Range: ..50
City	string	Employer/Payer's city Size Range: ..50
ProvinceOrStateNm	string	Employer/Payer's province or state name Size Range: ..50
Country	string	Employer/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"
PostalCd	string	Employer/Payer's postal code Size Range: ..16
ReturnData	object[]	Contains information about the recipient details and Form 5498 ESA details.
SequenceId	string	An 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
IsPostal	Boolean	If this value is set as true, the Postal Mailing service will be opted for the recipient included in the record. Once the return is transmitted, the Form 5498 ESA copy will be mailed to the recipient's address via USPS. Postal Orders for Foreign Address will not be created. Note: To enable this, you must have set the IsPostal value as True under the submission. You can set this value as False for the other records for which you don’t want this service.
IsOnlineAccess	Boolean	If this value is set as true, the Online Access service will be enabled for the recipient included in the record. Once the return is transmitted, an email with a link to the secure TaxBandits portal will be sent to the recipient. The recipient can then provide consent and download Form 5498 ESA copy from the portal. Note: To enable this, you must have set the IsOnlineAccess value as True under the submission. You can set this value as False for the other records for which you don’t want this service.
Recipient	object	Object to identify the recipient details.
RecipientId	Guid	OptionalAn 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.
TINType	string	Specify 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"
TIN	string	Enter the nine-digit taxpayer identification number of the Recipient (SSN, ITIN, ATIN, or EIN). Size Range: 9-11
FirstPayeeNm	string	Enter 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
SecondPayeeNm	string	Optional 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
FirstNm	string	First Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
MiddleNm	string	Middle Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
LastNm	string	Last Name of the Individual Size Range: ..20
Suffix	string	Suffix of the Individual Allowed values "Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"
USAddress	object	If IsForeign is false, pass US address of the recipient
Address1	string	Recipient's US address (street address or post office box of that locality) Size Range: ..46
Address2	string	Optional Recipient's suite or apartment Size Range: ..46
City	string	Recipient's city Size Range: ..50
State	string	Recipient'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"
ZipCd	string	Recipient's zip code Size Range: 5..10
ForeignAddress	object	If IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the recipient
Address1	string	Recipient's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality) Size Range: ..50
Address2	string	Optional Recipient's suite or apartment Size Range: ..50
City	string	Recipient's city. Size Range: ..50
ProvinceOrStateNm	string	Recipient's Province or State Name. Size Range: ..50
Country	string	Recipient'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"
PostalCd	string	Recipient's Postal Code Size Range: ..16
Email	string	Optional Recipient's email address. Size Range: 0..100 Note : This email address cannot be the same for two different recipients under the same business.
Fax	string	Optional Recipient's Fax number. Size Range: 10
Phone	string	Optional Recipient's Phone Number. Size Range: 15
Form5498ESAData	object	Recipient's Form 5498ESA information.
B1CoverdellESAContrib	number	Form 5498ESA Box1. Gets contributions to a Coverdell ESA designated for given tax year. Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
B2RolloverContrib	number	Form 5498ESA Box2. Gets rollover contributions (including a military death gratuity and trustee-to-trustee transfer) to this Coverdell ESA received during tax year. Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
AccountNum	string	Gets account number of Payer having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form 5498 ESA is filed. Size Range: 4..20

Request JSON

{
    "SubmissionManifest": {
        "SubmissionId": null,
        "TaxYear": "2024",
        "IsFederalFiling": true,
        "IsStateFiling": true,
        "IsPostal": true,
        "IsOnlineAccess": true,
        "IsScheduleFiling": true,
        "ScheduleFiling": {
            "EfileDate": "12/17/2024"
        }
    },
    "ReturnHeader": {
        "Business": {
            "BusinessId": null,
            "BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
            "FirstNm": null,
            "MiddleNm": null,
            "LastNm": null,
            "Suffix": null,
            "PayerRef": "Snow123",
            "TradeNm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
            "IsEIN": true,
            "EINorSSN": "352145881",
            "Email": "James@sample.com",
            "ContactNm": "James",
            "Phone": "9865321245",
            "PhoneExtn": "12345",
            "Fax": "9864567890",
            "BusinessType": "ESTE",
            "SigningAuthority": {
                "Name": "James",
                "Phone": "9865321245",
                "BusinessMemberType": "ADMINISTRATOR"
            },
            "KindOfEmployer": "FEDERALGOVT",
            "KindOfPayer": "REGULAR941",
            "IsBusinessTerminated": true,
            "IsForeign": false,
            "USAddress": {
                "Address1": "3576 AIRPORT WAY",
                "Address2": "UNIT 9",
                "City": "FAIRBANKS",
                "State": "AK",
                "ZipCd": "99709"
            },
            "ForeignAddress": null
        }
    },
    "ReturnData": [
        {
            "RecordId": null,
            "SequenceId": "01",
            "IsForced": true,
            "Recipient": {
                "RecipientId": null,
                "TINType": "EIN",
                "TIN": "669846542",
                "FirstPayeeNm": "Dairy Delights LLC",
                "SecondPayeeNm": "Coco Milk",
                "FirstNm": null,
                "MiddleNm": null,
                "LastNm": null,
                "Suffix": null,
                "isForeign": true,
                "USAddress": null,
                "ForeignAddress": {
                    "Address1": "120 Bremner Blvd",
                    "Address2": "Suite 800",
                    "City": "Toronto",
                    "ProvinceOrStateNm": "Ontario",
                    "Country": "CA",
                    "PostalCd": "4168682600"
                },
                "Email": "dairy@sample.com",
                "Fax": "9834567890",
                "Phone": "9634567890"
            },
            "Form5498ESAData": {
                "B1CoverdellESAContrib": 7000,
                "B2RolloverContrib": 0,
                "AccountNum": "2023REC01"
            }
        }
    ]
}

Response Body

Field	Type	Description
StatusCode	number	Returns the HTTP status codes like 200,300 etc.
StatusName	string	Name of the status code
StatusMessage	string	Detailed status message
ErrorRecords	object[]	It will show the detailed information about the error status of Form 5498 ESA Records.
SequenceId	string	An 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.
RecordId	Guid	Unique identifier of a record
Errors	object[]	Shows detailed error information
Id	string	Returns the validation error Id
Name	string	Name of the validation error
Message	string	Description of the validation error
Errors	object[]	Shows detailed error information
Id	string	Returns the validation error Id
Name	string	Name of the validation error
Message	string	Description 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",
    "ErrorRecords": null,
    "Errors": null
}

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