Get the data required for the API

Before you begin

Make sure you have your Avalara 1099 & W-9 sandbox or production URL.

About this task

Use these steps to get the JSON from Avalara 1099 & W-9 that you need to configure the API.

Steps

Sign in to Avalara 1099 & W-9.
1. For sandbox, go to https://sbx.track1099.com/login.
2. For production, go to https://www.track1099.com/login.
Select the W-9 section using the W-9 tile or the toggle in the top-right corner.
Select the company from which you want to request and collect W-9 forms.
If you don’t have a company, follow these steps to create one.
1. Create a new company.
2. Complete all required fields. You can leave optional fields blank or use test values.
3. Select Save.
Select the company name.
Select Request Forms, then select W-9 from the menu.
Copy the JSON from the Collect W-9s/W-8s on Your Website card.

Result

You now have the JSON data required to configure and use the API.