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Version: 1.7.3

Overview

Form 15397 is used to request a 30-day extension to furnish recipient copies of certain information returns, including Forms 1099, W-2, 1095, and others.

This extension applies only to the deadline for furnishing recipient copies, not the IRS filing deadline. To request an extension for the IRS filing deadline, you must file Form 8809 instead. Learn more.

Note:

The IRS requires this form to be submitted by fax, and TaxBandits will handle the faxing for you.

Key endpoints for 15397 filing​

You can use the following endpoints to complete the 15397 filing.

  • Create - Creates a new Form 15397 extension request.
  • Update - Updates an existing Form 15397 request with corrected information.
  • Transmit - Submits the Form 15397 request to the IRS via fax.

PDF retrieval​

  • GetPdf - Returns the PDF copy of the Form 15397 generated in TaxBandits. Use this if you want to download the transmitted form for your records.
  • RequestPdfURLs - Generates a secure URL to access the PDF version of the transmitted form.

Status retrieval​

  • Status - You can use this endpoint to get the status of your extension request.

Other endpoints​

  • Get - Retrieves the details of a Form 15397 created in TaxBandits.
  • Delete - Deletes an existing Form 15397. Applicable only if the form has not yet been transmitted.