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Create

POST StateFilings/ME941WH/Create 

Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
StateWHRecordsObject[]Object to create 941MEs
SequenceIdStringA unique number given by an inbound application to identify failed records.
Size Range: ..50
ReturnHeaderObjectIdentifies the supporting details of Form 941ME.
QtrStringThe Quarter for which Form 941ME needs to be filed.
Allowed values

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

TaxYrStringThe tax year for which Form 941ME needs to be filed.
Allowed values

2025, 2026

BusinessObjectObject to identify the business details.
BusinessIdGuidOptional Use the unique identifier provided in the response from the Business CREATE endpoint.
BusinessNmStringName of the business.
Size Range: ..75
TradeNmStringOptional Name under which the business operates.
Size Range: ..75
IsEINBooleanWhen true, identifies the business with an EIN.
EINorSSNStringWhen IsEIN is true, use the Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Note: IsEIN should always be set to true, as EIN is the only allowed TIN type for state payroll forms.
Size Range: 9-11
EmailStringOptional Email address of the business.
Size Range: ..100
ContactNmStringOptional Name of the person who can be contacted by the State Agency.
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
BusinessTypeStringType of business.
Size Range: 5
Allowed values

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

SigningAuthorityObjectDetails of the person who is authorized to sign the return.
NameStringName of the signing authority.
Size Range: ..35
PhoneStringPhone number of the signing authority.
Size Range: 10
BusinessMemberTypeStringBusiness 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", "REPORTINGAGENT"

KindOfEmployerStringOptional Identifies the kind of employer.
Allowed values

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

KindOfPayerStringOptional Identifies the kind of payer.
Allowed values

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

IsBusinessTerminatedBooleanWhen true, indicates that the business is terminated.
IsForeignObjectWhen true, indicates that the business has a foreign address.
USAddressObjectIf IsForeign is false, pass the US address of the business.
Address1StringEmployer/Payer's US address (street 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 to 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.
Size Range: 5..10
ForeignAddressObjectIf IsForeign is true, pass the 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[]Identifies the Form 941ME data.
Form941MEObjectMaine Revenue Services Employer's Return of Maine Income Tax Withholding
WHIdNumStringNorth Carolina withholding account number.
Size Range: 9 - 8 digits plus hyphen
IsSch2WavierBooleanWhen true, Indicates that the entity is a non-wage withholder and has received written permission to exclude Schedule 2.
IsFinalReturnBooleanWhen true, Indicates whether this is the entity’s last return and want MRS to close the Maine income tax withholding account.
DepositScheduleStringIndicates the type of Deposit schedule
Allowed values

"SEMIWEEKLY", "QUARTERLY"

TotTaxWHStringTotal amount of Maine income tax withheld.
Size range: 999999999999.99
TaxPaidStringThe total amount of semiweekly payments for the quarter.
Size range: 999999999.99
BalanceDueStringThe total amount due that is applicable with the return.
Size range: 999999999999.99
OverpaymentStringThe total amount that is to be refunded with this return.
Size range: 999999999999.99
PayrollProcessorDetailsObjectObject Identifies the information regarding the Payroll processor details
EINStringEnter the EIN of the Payroll processor.
Size range: 9
LicenseNumStringEnter the Maine Payroll Processor License Number.
Size range: 7
SemiWeeklyDepositorObjectObject Identifies the information regarding the Semiweekly deposit schedule date and amount paid
Month1PaymentDetailsObject[]Object Identifies the information regarding the Month 1 Payment details for the semiweekly deposit made
PaymentDtStringEnter the date on which payment was made in Month1.
Format: mmddyyyy
PaymentAmtStringEnter the amount deposited on the entered date for Month 1.
Size range: 9999999.99
Month1TotTaxLiabilityStringTotal amount that was deposited in the Month 1.
Size range: 999999999.99
Month2PaymentDetailsObject[]Object Identifies the information regarding the Month 2 Payment details for the semiweekly deposit made
PaymentDtStringEnter the date on which payment was made in Month 2.
Format: mmddyyyy
PaymentAmtStringEnter the amount deposited on the entered date for Month 2.
Size range: 9999999.99
Month2TotTaxLiabilityStringTotal amount that was deposited in the Month 2.
Size range: 999999999.99
Month3PaymentDetailsObject[]Object Identifies the information regarding the Month 3 Payment details for the semiweekly deposit made
PaymentDtStringEnter the date on which payment was made in Month 3.
Format: mmddyyyy
PaymentAmtStringEnter the amount deposited on the entered date for Month 3.
Size range: 9999999.99
Month3TotTaxLiabilityStringTotal amount that was deposited in the Month 3.
Size range: 999999999.99
TotQtrTaxLiabilityAmtStringThe total amount of semiweekly payments made for the quarter in Month 1, Month 2 and Month 3.
Size range: 999999999.99
EmpDetailsObjectObject that contains information of the employees for the business.
EmpSequenceIdStringA unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular employee. The Sequence ID will be returned in the Response for your reference.
EmpIdGuidA unique identifier generated by TaxBandits for an employee. You can use this ID for your future reference to Update.
EmpRefSSNStringEnter the nine-digit SSN of the employee.
Size Range: 9-11 digits
FirstNmStringFirst Name of the employee.
Size Range: ..20
MiddleNmStringMiddle Name of the employee.
Size Range: ..20
LastNmStringLast Name of the employee.
Size Range: ..20
SuffixStringSuffix of the Individual.
Allowed values

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

USAddressObjectUS address of the employee.
Address1StringAddress of the Employee (street address or post office box of that locality).
Size Range: ..46
Address2StringOptional Suite or apartment number of the Employee.
Size Range: ..46
CityStringCity where the Employer/Payer is based out of.
Size Range: ..50
StateStringName of the state where the Employee is based out of.
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"

ZipCdStringZip Code the State where the Employee is based out of.
Size Range: 5..10
TaxWHStringEnter the total Maine income tax withheld for each payee who received wages or non-wage payments during the quarter.
Size range: 999999999999.99
TotWHAmtStringThe total Maine income tax withheld for all the Employee listed.
Size range: 999999999999.99

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionIdGuidUnique identifier of a submission
SuccessRecordsobject[]It will show the detailed information about the success status of Form 941ME Records
SequenceIdstringA unique number given by an inbound application to identify particular records.
BusinessIdGuidUnique identifier of a Business
PayerRefstringUnique identifier of the payer
RecordIdGuidA unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 941ME return is created
FormTypestringDenotes the type of withholding form (941ME).
StatusstringReturns the record status of return.
StatusTsstringDate and time of the return created.
InfostringReturns the information about the return
Errorsobject[]Shows error information of state returns of Form 941ME.
IdstringReturns the validation error Id.
NamestringName of the validation error.
MessagestringDescription of the validation error.
ErrorRecordsobject[]It will show the detailed information about the error status of Form 941ME Records.
SequenceIdstringA unique number given by an inbound application to identify particular records. 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

Request JSON

{
"StateWHRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"ReturnHeader": {
"Qtr": "Q1",
"TaxYr": "2025",
"Business": {
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"TradeNm": "Mayfill Tech",
"IsEIN": true,
"EINorSSN": "74-5985016",
"Email": "james@sample.com",
"ContactNm": "John",
"Phone": "7894561231",
"IsForeign": false,
"BusinessType": "ESTE",
"SigningAuthority": {
"Name": "John",
"Phone": "3231231232",
"BusinessMemberType": "OWNER"
},
"USAddress": {
"Address1": "19 Union Street",
"Address2": null,
"City": "Augusta",
"State": "ME",
"ZipCd": "04330"
},
"ForeignAddress": {
"Address1": null,
"Address2": null,
"City": null,
"ProvinceOrStateNm": null,
"Country": null,
"PostalCd": null
}
}
},
"ReturnData": {
"Form941ME": {
"WHIdNum": "1234-5678",
"IsSch2Wavier": false,
"IsFinalReturn": false,
"DepositSchedule": “SEMIWEEKLY”,
"TotTaxWH": "200.00",
"TaxPaid": "200.00",
"BalanceDue": "200.00",
"Overpayment": "100.00",
"PayrollProcessorDetails":{
"EIN": "74-5985016",
"LicenseNum": "1234567"
},
"SemiWeeklyDepositor": {
"Month1PaymentDetails": [
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"

},
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"
}
],
"Month1TotTaxLiability": "500.00",
"Month2PaymentDetails": [
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"

},
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"
}
],
"Month2TotTaxLiability": "500.00",
"Month3PaymentDetails": [
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"

},
{
"PaymentDt": "03/21/2026",
"PaymentAmt": "2000.00"
}
],
"Month3TotTaxLiability": "500.00"
},
"TotQtrTaxLiabilityAmt": "120.00",
"EmployeeDetails": [
{
"EmpSequenceId": "01",
"EmpId": null,
"EmpRef": "Pe011204121",
"SSN": "761-90-0098",
"FirstNm": "John",
"MiddleNm": "Joe",
"LastNm": "Smith",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"USAddress": {
"Address1": "19 Union Street",
"Address2": null,
"City": "Augusta",
"State": "ME",
"ZipCd": "04330"
},
"TaxWH": "1000.00"
},
{
"EmpSequenceId": "02",
"EmployeeId": null,
"EmpRef": "Payee09801231011",
"SSN": "761-34-0990",
"FirstNm": "John",
"MiddleNm": "Joe",
"LastNm": "Smith",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"USAddress": {
"Address1": "19 Union Street",
"Address2": null,
"City": "Augusta",
"State": "ME",
"ZipCd": "04330"
},
"TaxWH": "1000.00"
}

],
"TotWHAmt": "2000.00"
}
}
}
]
}

Response JSON

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

{
"StatusCode": "200",
"StatusName": "Ok",
"StatusMessage": "Successful API call",
"SubmissionId": "019c65fa-9213-75c9-bc93-224d4e5ccdb2",
"SuccessRecords": [
{
"SequenceId": "001",
"BusinessId": "34a5310b-7471-484a-a3a5-fbef97ac59d6",
"PayerRef": null,
"RecordId": "019c65fa-9f59-7644-b238-3e57b4d970e7",
"FormType": "941ME",
"EmployeeData": [
{
"EmployeeId": "777b3a0c-6fc5-4b4a-b2c2-0e5c072b66e1"
},
{
"EmployeeId": "38e39974-f804-4fab-af94-544fe2925556"
}
],
"Status": "CREATED",
"StatusTs": "2026-02-16 05:24:09 -05:00",
"Info": null,
"Errors": null
}
],
"ErrorRecords": null,
"Errors": null
}