Secure URL Customization
Before you automate the W-9/W-8 collection using TaxBandits API, you can customize the form page (secure URL) with your own branding.
Here are the steps to customize:
Step 1: Start Customization in Developer Console
Log in to your Developer console. Navigate to Settings >> Secure URL Customization. Click ‘Start Customization’.
Step 2: Customize Logo and Favicon
You can customize the logo and favicon to be featured on the secure URL (W-9/W-8 page).
Step 3: Customize Theme
You can set the primary and secondary colors of the page to personalize the theme, ensuring it aligns with your existing application.
Step 4: Choose the Form Completion Method
You can choose how you want the recipients to fill out their W-9/W-8.
- Direct Form Entry: The recipients will enter their data directly into the digital W-9 form.
- Interview Style: The recipients will answer a series of questions and let our system generate their form.
Step 5: Customize Email
You can customize our ‘From’ email address with your own, ensuring easier recognition. To do so, follow the instructions provided and complete the email verification.
In addition, you can also customize the email template based on your preferences.
Step 6: Save Customization
Once complete, you can click ‘Finish’ to save the customization.
Step 7: Use Customization ID
You can add multiple customizations in the console. For each customization you complete, you’ll get a unique ‘Customization ID’. You must include the applicable Customization ID in your request JSON of the RequestByUrl method.