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Version: 1.7.3

Get

This endpoint will return the completed W-9 / W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E of a particular recipient. The response will have information such as the Name, Address, Country of citizenship, and TIN, along with the link to download the completed Form W-9 or W-8BEN.

Key Points

  • Only W-9s or W-8BENs with the completed status can be retrieved using the Get method. If the status of the form is other than complete, it will not be returned.
  • If you do not provide the BusinessId or TIN or PayerRef in the request, then the W-9 or W-8BEN that matches the PayeeRef linked to the default business will be retrieved.
  • If there are multiple forms for the same PayeeRef, the last completed form will be retrieved.
GET WhCertificate/Get
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Request Params

FieldTypeDescription
PayeeRefStringA unique identifier for each recipient completing the Form W-9 and W-8BEN. This identifier will be used in future references of the recipient in the API.
Size Range: 1-50
BusinessIdGuidOptional A unique business identifier generated by TaxBandits after you create a business in your account using the Business endpoint. If you do not provide the BusinessId in the request, then the W-9 or W-8BEN that matches the PayeeRef linked to the default business, i.e., the first business created in your account, will be retrieved.
TINStringOptional Taxpayer Identification Number. Use this as an alternative for BusinessId.
Size Range: 9-11.
PayerRefStringOptional A unique payer identifier that you will assign while requesting the payer information using the endpoint Business/RequestByURL.
Size Range: 1-50
EmailStringThe email address of the recipient
Size Range: 1-100

Request Params

Get the form details using just Recipient Payee Reference. "PayeeRef linked to the default business, i.e., the first business created, will be retrieved.

WhCertificate/Get?PayeeRef=payeeref1

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
FormTypeStringType of Form (W-9 or W-8BEN).
FormW9ObjectContains Form W-9 Information.
    SubmissionIdGuidA unique identifier of a submission
    RequesterObjectRequester information.
        BusinessIdGuidA unique identifier of the business.
        PayerRefStringA unique identifier of the business assigned by the client.
        BusinessNmStringBusiness Name of the requester. If the requester is an individual, then the Payer’s full name will be returned.
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
        LastNmstringLast Name of the individual
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
        TINTypeStringTIN Type of the Requester.
        TINStringTaxpayer Identification Number of the requester.
        DBAIdStringUnique Identifier for the DBA.
        DBARefStringUnique identifier for each DBA. This identifier can be used in future references of the DBA in the API.
    PayeeRefStringA unique identifier of the recipient
    RecipientIdGuidA unique ID generated by TaxBandits after the W-9 is completed. You can use this ID to file Form 1099s for this recipient.
    W9StatusStringStatus of the W-9
    StatusTsStringTimestamp of the W-9 Status
    TINMatchingObjectTIN Matching information.
        StatusStringTIN Matching status.
        StatusTsStringTimestamp of the TIN Matching Status.
        ErrorsObject[]Shows the detailed error message.
        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.
    FormW9RequestTypeStringForm W-9 requested Type.
  • URL_API - Form W-9 was requested using the RequestByURL method.
  • Email_API - Form W-9 was requested using the RequestByEmail method.
  • Email_UI - Form W-9 was requested from the TaxBandits UI application.
    PdfUrlStringThe URL provided to download the completed W-9.
Note: This URL will expire in 24 hours.
    EmailStringThe email address of the recipient. This is the email to which the W-9 request was sent. The value will be null if the Form W-9 was requested using the RequestByURL method.
    FormDataObjectForm W-9 data of the recipient
        Line1NmstringName as shown on the income tax return
        Line2NmstringBusiness name/disregarded entity name, if different from Line1 Name
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
        LastNmstringLast Name of the individual
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
        TINTypestringTIN type of the recipient. Either EIN or SSN
        TINstringRecipient’s TIN
        AddressObjectRecipient’s complete address
            Address1stringRecipient’s Address 1 (number, street)
            Address2stringRecipient’s Address 2 (apt. or suite no.)
            CitystringRecipient’s City
            StatestringRecipient’s State
            ZipCdstringRecipient’s Zip Code
Size Range: 5..10
        AccountNumstringRecipient’s account number. You can use this field to enter any identification number you have for the recipient.
        FederalTaxClassificationstringU.S. Federal Tax Classification of the person whose name is entered on Line 1
        IsLine3bBooleanIf TRUE, identifies that the recipient is
  1. Either a partnership, trust or estate that has foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries and the recipient is providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate, in which they have an ownership interest. (or)
  2. Received a Form W-8 from any partner, owner, or beneficiary establishing foreign status (or)
  3. Received a Form W-9 from any partner, owner, or beneficiary that has checked the box on line 3b.
        ExemptPayeeCdstringThis code identifies the recipient is exempt from backup withholding
        ExemptFromFATCAstringThis code identifies recipients that are exempt from reporting under FATCA.
        IsBackUpWHBoolean
  • When true, identifies the recipient is subject to backup withholding. (The completed Form W-9 PDF will have the item 2 under Part II crossed out.)
  • When false, identifies the recipient is not subject to backup withholding.
ErrorsObject[]Shows 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.
FormW8BenObjectForm W-8BEN Information.
    SubmissionIdGuidA unique identifier of a submission.
    RequesterObjectRequester information.
        BusinessIdGuidA unique identifier of the business.
        PayerRefStringA unique payer identifier that you will assign
        BusinessNmStringThe Business name of the requester. If the requester is an Individual, then the Payer’s full name will be returned.
        TINTypeStringTIN Type of the Requester.
        TINStringTaxpayer Identification Number of the requester.
    PayeeRefStringA unique identifier of the recipient
    W8BENStatusStringStatus of the W-8BEN.
    StatusTsStringTimestamp of the W-8BEN Status.
    FormW8BENRequestTypeStringForm W-8BEN requested Type.
  • URL_API - Form W-8BEN was requested using the RequestByURL method.
  • Email_API - Form W-8BEN was requested using the RequestByEmail method.
  • Email_UI - Form W-8BEN was requested from the TaxBandits UI application.
    PdfUrlStringThe URL to download the completed W-8BEN.
Note: This URL will expire in 24 hours.
    EmailStringEmail Address of the recipient. This is the email to which the W-8BEN request was sent. The value will be null if the Form W-8BEN was requested using the RequestByURL method.
    FormDataObjectForm W-8BEN data of the recipient.
        NmOfIndividualstringName of the Foreign Individual.
        CitizenOfCountrystringRecipient country of citizenship.
        USTINTypestringTIN type of the recipient. (Either SSN or ITIN)
        USTINstringRecipient’s TIN
        ForeignTINstringForeign TIN of the recipient.
      IsFTINNotLegallyRequiredBooleanWhen true, Identifies that beneficial owner on line 1 is not legally required to obtain an FTIN from their jurisdiction of residence.
      ReferenceNumstringRecipient’s reference number. You can use this field to enter any identification number you have for the recipient.
        DOBstringDate of Birth of the recipient
        PermanentAddressObjectRecipient’s permanent address.
            AddressstringRecipient’s Address.
            CitystringRecipient’s City
            StatestringRecipient’s State
            CountrystringRecipient’s Country
            PostalCdstringRecipient’s Zip Code
        MailingAddressObjectRecipient’s mailing address.
            AddressstringRecipient’s Address.
            CitystringRecipient’s City
            StatestringRecipient’s State
            CountrystringRecipient’s Country
            PostalCdstringRecipient’s Zip Code
        TaxTreatyBenefitsObjectTax Treaty Benefits.
            BeneficiaryCountrystringCountry where the recipient claim to be a resident for income tax treaty purposes.
            ClaimingProvArticleParastringArticle and paragraph of the treaty benefits.
            RateOfWHstringRate of Withholding.
            TypeOfIncomestringType of income for which recipient claims the treaty benefits.
            AdditionalConditionsstringAdditional conditions from the tax treaty benefits.
        SignatureObjectSignature of the recipient.
            SignerNmstringName of the signer.
    ErrorsObject[]Shows 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

The response will have information such as the Name, Address, Country of citizenship, along with the link to download the completed W-8BEN.

{
    "FormType": "FormW8BEN",
    "FormW9": null,
    "FormW8Ben": {
        "SubmissionId": "dae58d03-604b-4fa6-a89d-40a8c07962f2",
        "Requester": {
            "BusinessId": "ecef4552-34cf-4b65-aae8-ac74bc1ec484",
            "PayerRef": "Pay140054",
            "BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
            "FirstNm": null,
            "MiddleNm": null,
            "LastNm": null,
            "Suffix": null,
            "TINType": "EIN",
            "TIN": "43-7278383",
            "DBAId": null,
            "DBARef": null
        },
        "PayeeRef": "abc123",
        "RecipientId": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000",
        "W8BENStatus": "COMPLETED",
        "StatusTs": "2024-07-30 03:43:05 -04:00",
        "FormW8BENRequestType": "COMMON_URL_API",
        "PdfUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/taxbandits-sb-api/1296eb81-eade-4c74-a094-c1d5376ed933.Pdf",
        "Email": null,
        "FormData": {
            "NmOfIndividual": "Shawn Willams",
            "CitizenOfCountry": "Canada",
            "USTINType": null,
            "USTIN": null,
            "ForeignTIN": null,
            "IsFTINNotLegallyRequired": true,
            "ReferenceNum": null,
            "DOB": null,
            "PermanentAdd": {
               "Address1": "120 Bremner Blvd",
               "Address2": "Suite 800",
               "City": "Toronto",
               "ProvinceOrStateNm": "Ontario",
               "Country": "Canada",
               "PostalCd": "4168682600"
           },
            "MailAdd": {
               "Address1": "120 Bremner Blvd",
               "Address2": "Suite 800",
               "City": "Toronto",
               "ProvinceOrStateNm": "Ontario",
               "Country": "Canada",
               "PostalCd": "4168682600"
           },
            "W8TaxBenefits": {
                "BeneficiaryCountry": null,
                "ClaimingProvArticlePara": null,
                "RateOfWH": 0.00,
                "TypeOfIncome": null,
                "AdditionalConditions": null
            },
            "Signature": {
                "SignerNm": "Shawn Willams"
            }
        },
        "Errors": null
    },
    "FormW8BenE": null,
    "Errors": null
    }