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Version: 1.7.3

RequestByUrlPreparer

Use this endpoint to obtain a secure URL that can be embedded in your software or portal. You or your team members (who are authorized to sign the return) can e-sign the 8453-EMP form upon clicking the URL.

POST Form8453emp/RequestByURLPreparer 
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Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
RecordIdGuidA Unique Record Identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 94X return is created.
customizationIdGuidOptional A unique customization identifier generated by TaxBandits after you complete the customization in the console.
Note: This service will be available soon.
CustomizationobjectOptional Collects the customizations like Business Logo, PrimaryColor, SecondaryColor, etc.
    BusinessLogoUrlStringOptional Gets the Business Logo. If given the business logo will be shown in the Iframe page.
Size Range: ..150
    LogoPositionStringOptional Gets the position in which the logo should be displayed.
Allowed values

"LEFT", "CENTER", "RIGHT"

    PrimaryColorStringOptional Gets the primary color for the portal. You can use this to customize the color theme of the portal to match with your application color
    SecondaryColorStringOptional Gets the secondary color for the portal. You can use this to customize the color theme of the portal to match with your application color
RedirectUrlsobjectOptional Collects the Redirect Urls as ReturnUrl and CancelUrl
    ReturnUrlStringOptional Return Redirection URL. Set the callback URL redirection once the tax preparer completes Form 8453-EMP
Size Range: ..150
    CancelUrlStringOptional Cancel Redirection URL. Set the callback URL when the tax preparer clicks the cancel button on the Form 8453-EMP. Note: If you do not provide the Cancel Callback Redirection URL, the cancel button will not be shown to the tax preparer.
Size Range: ..150

Request Json

{
"RecordId": "d3643ae5-a55a-40aa-ab78-3b2f9ca7b7bb",
"CustomizationId": null,
"Customization": {
"BusinessLogoUrl": "https://www.spanenterprises.com/Content/Images/span.png",
"LogoPosition": "CENTER",
"PrimaryColor": "#E61A1A",
"SecondaryColor": "#18F244"
},
"RedirectUrls": {
"ReturnUrl": "https://example1.com",
"CancelUrl": "https://example2.com"
}
}

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
RecordIdGuidA Unique Record Identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 94X return is created.
Form8453EMPUrlPayerStringURL that can be accessed on its own or embedded on the client's website using Iframe or other means.
Errorsobject[]Detailed error information.
    IdStringError ID number. This ID is assigned by TaxBandits and it is unique for each error.
    NameStringName of the errored node.
    MessageStringShows the error message.

Response JSON

{
"RecordId": "d3643ae5-a55a-40aa-ab78-3b2f9ca7b7bb",
"Form8453EMPUrlPreparer": "https://tbs-links.stsstage.com/Form8453EMP/Form8453?tpatkn=899a317a-0982-42eb-98d9-16cb07189ad9&tprptkn=0b5bf3cd-f45f-4b97-b50d-fee1aaf50ce4",
"Errors": null
}