# Multi-line request

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/communications/integration-guides/communications-integration/rsl8795354537939/

Guide: Communications

# Multi-line request

An invoice can include up to 10,000 line item (`itms`) in a request.

## Example 1: Three line items

**View request**:

Below is a simple example showing three line items (`itms`).

```
{
  "cmpn": {
    "bscl": 0,
    "svcl": 0,
    "fclt": false,
    "frch": false,
    "reg": false
  },
  "inv": [
    {
      "doc": "TEST-VOIP INVOICE 2017.12.26:12.02 AVA",
      "cmmt": false,
      "bill": {"cnty": "San Francisco","ctry": "USA","int": true,"geo": false,"city": "San Francisco","st": "CA","zip": "94102"
      },
      "cust": 0,
      "lfln": false,
      "date": "2017-05-01T12:00:00Z",
      "itms": [{  "ref": "Line Item 001 - VoIP/Access Charge",  "chg": 100,  "line": 0,  "sale": 1,  "incl": false,  "tran": 19,  "serv": 6,  "dbt": false,  "adj": false},{  "ref": "Line Item 002 - VoIP/Lines",  "chg": 0,  "line": 10,  "sale": 1,  "incl": false,  "tran": 19,  "serv": 21,  "dbt": false,  "adj": false},{  "ref": "Line Item 003 - VoIP/Equip Rental",  "chg": 25,  "line": 0,  "sale": 1,  "incl": false,  "tran": 19,  "serv": 37,  "dbt": false,  "adj": false}
      ],
      "invm": true,
      "dtl": true,
      "summ": true,
      "opt": [{  "key": "1",  "val": "VoIP Sample Line Items Invoice ABC-ZZZ"}
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

**View response**:

The response shows the following:

-   Detailed taxes (`txs`) for the three line items

    -   Line Item 001 returns 7 taxes totalling 14.096528

    -   Line Item 002 returns 1 tax totalling 32.7

    -   Line Item 003 returns 3 taxes totalling 2.125

-   Summarized taxes (`summ`) for the entire invoice

    11 taxes returned totalling 48.921528

```
{
  "inv": [
    {
      "doc": "TEST-VOIP INVOICE 2017.12.26:12.02 AVA",
      "itms": [{  "ref": "Line Item 001 - VoIP/Access Charge",  "txs": [    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 35.099999999999994,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",      "cid": 5,      "name": "Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Charge (VoIP)",      "exm": 64.9,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 253500,      "rate": 0.0475,      "sur": true,      "tax": 1.6672499999999997,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 454    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 35.099999999999994,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",      "cid": 5,      "name": "CA Teleconnect Fund (VoIP)",      "exm": 64.9,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 253500,      "rate": 0.0108,      "sur": true,      "tax": 0.37908,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 452    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 35.099999999999994,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",      "cid": 5,      "name": "CA High Cost Fund A (VoIP)",      "exm": 64.9,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 253500,      "rate": 0.0035,      "sur": true,      "tax": 0.12284999999999999,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 450    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 35.099999999999994,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",      "cid": 5,      "name": "TRS (VoIP)",      "exm": 64.9,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 253500,      "rate": 0.005,      "sur": true,      "tax": 0.17549999999999996,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 217    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 35.099999999999994,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "E-911 CHARGES",      "cid": 7,      "name": "E911 (VoIP)",      "exm": 64.9,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 253500,      "rate": 0.0075,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.26324999999999993,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 161    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 64.9,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",      "cid": 5,      "name": "FUSF (VoIP)",      "exm": 35.099999999999994,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 0,      "rate": 0.174,      "sur": false,      "tax": 11.2926,      "lvl": 0,      "tid": 162    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 64.9,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "REGULATORY CHARGES",      "cid": 6,      "name": "FCC Regulatory Fee (VoIP)",      "exm": 35.099999999999994,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 0,      "rate": 0.00302,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.19599800000000003,      "lvl": 0,      "tid": 226    }  ]},{  "ref": "Line Item 002 - VoIP/Lines",  "txs": [    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 0,      "calc": 4,      "cat": "E-911 CHARGES",      "cid": 7,      "name": "San Francisco Access line Tax (VoIP)",      "exm": 0,      "lns": 10,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 377300,      "rate": 3.27,      "sur": false,      "tax": 32.7,      "lvl": 3,      "tid": 250    }  ]},{  "ref": "Line Item 003 - VoIP/Equip Rental",  "txs": [    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 25,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "District Tax",      "exm": 0,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 377200,      "rate": 0.0125,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.3125,      "lvl": 2,      "tid": 4    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 25,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 0,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 377300,      "rate": 0.0125,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.3125,      "lvl": 2,      "tid": 1    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 25,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 0,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 377300,      "rate": 0.06,      "sur": false,      "tax": 1.5,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 1    }  ]}
      ],
      "summ": [{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 35.099999999999994,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",  "cid": 5,  "name": "Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Charge (VoIP)",  "exm": 64.9,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 253500,  "rate": 0.0475,  "sur": true,  "tax": 1.6672499999999997,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 454},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 35.099999999999994,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",  "cid": 5,  "name": "CA Teleconnect Fund (VoIP)",  "exm": 64.9,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 253500,  "rate": 0.0108,  "sur": true,  "tax": 0.37908,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 452},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 35.099999999999994,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",  "cid": 5,  "name": "CA High Cost Fund A (VoIP)",  "exm": 64.9,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 253500,  "rate": 0.0035,  "sur": true,  "tax": 0.12284999999999999,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 450},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 35.099999999999994,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",  "cid": 5,  "name": "TRS (VoIP)",  "exm": 64.9,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 253500,  "rate": 0.005,  "sur": true,  "tax": 0.17549999999999996,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 217},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 35.099999999999994,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "E-911 CHARGES",  "cid": 7,  "name": "E911 (VoIP)",  "exm": 64.9,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 253500,  "rate": 0.0075,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.26324999999999993,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 161},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 64.9,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "CONNECTIVITY CHARGES",  "cid": 5,  "name": "FUSF (VoIP)",  "exm": 35.099999999999994,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 0,  "rate": 0.174,  "sur": false,  "tax": 11.2926,  "lvl": 0,  "tid": 162},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 64.9,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "REGULATORY CHARGES",  "cid": 6,  "name": "FCC Regulatory Fee (VoIP)",  "exm": 35.099999999999994,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 0,  "rate": 0.00302,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.19599800000000003,  "lvl": 0,  "tid": 226},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 0,  "calc": 4,  "cat": "E-911 CHARGES",  "cid": 7,  "name": "San Francisco Access line Tax (VoIP)",  "exm": 0,  "lns": 10,  "pcd": 377300,  "rate": 3.27,  "sur": false,  "tax": 32.7,  "lvl": 3,  "tid": 250},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 25,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "District Tax",  "exm": 0,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 377200,  "rate": 0.0125,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.3125,  "lvl": 2,  "tid": 4},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 25,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "Sales Tax",  "exm": 0,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 377300,  "rate": 0.0125,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.3125,  "lvl": 2,  "tid": 1},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 25,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "Sales Tax",  "exm": 0,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 377300,  "rate": 0.06,  "sur": false,  "tax": 1.5,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 1}
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

## Example 2: Texas internet multi-line invoice

**View request**:

This example shows an invoice with 2 line items processed in Invoice Mode (`invm` is`true`).

```
{
  "cmpn": {
    "bscl": 0,
    "svcl": 0,
    "fclt": false,
    "frch": false,
    "reg": false
  },
  "inv": [
    {
      "doc": "TEST-VOIP INVOICE 2018.06.05:12.02 AVA",
      "cmmt": false,
      "bill": {"cnty": "Harris","ctry": "USA","int": true,"geo": false,"city": "Houston","st": "TX","zip": "77003"
      },
      "cust": 0,
      "lfln": false,
      "date": "2018-05-01T12:00:00Z",
      "itms": [{  "ref": "Line Item 001 - Internet/Access Charge",  "chg": 15,  "line": 0,  "sale": 1,  "incl": false,  "tran": 5,  "serv": 6,  "dbt": false,  "adj": false},{  "ref": "Line Item 002 - Internet/Access Line",  "chg": 15,  "line": 0,  "sale": 1,  "incl": false,  "tran": 5,  "serv": 58,  "dbt": false,  "adj": false}
      ],
      "invm": true,
      "dtl": true,
      "summ": true,
      "opt": [{  "key": "1",  "val": "Internet $25 exemption invoice example"}
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

**View response**:

Both the line item detailed taxes (`txs`) and the summarized taxes (`summ`) are returned.

```
{
  "inv": [
    {
      "doc": "TEST-VOIP INVOICE 2018.06.05:12.02 AVA",
      "itms": [{  "ref": "Line Item 001 - Internet/Access Charge",  "txs": [    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 0,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Transit Tax",      "exm": 15,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.01,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0,      "lvl": 3,      "tid": 33    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 0,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 15,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.01,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0,      "lvl": 3,      "tid": 1    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 0,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 15,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.0625,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 1    }  ]},{  "ref": "Line Item 002 - Internet/Access Line",  "txs": [    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 5,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Transit Tax",      "exm": 10,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.01,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.05,      "lvl": 3,      "tid": 33    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 5,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 10,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.01,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.05,      "lvl": 3,      "tid": 1    },    {      "bill": true,      "cmpl": true,      "tm": 5,      "calc": 1,      "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",      "cid": 1,      "name": "Sales Tax",      "exm": 10,      "lns": 0,      "min": 0,      "pcd": 3775200,      "rate": 0.0625,      "sur": false,      "tax": 0.3125,      "lvl": 1,      "tid": 1    }  ]}
      ],
      "summ": [{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 5,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "Transit Tax",  "exm": 25,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 3775200,  "rate": 0.01,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.05,  "lvl": 3,  "tid": 33},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 5,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "Sales Tax",  "exm": 25,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 3775200,  "rate": 0.01,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.05,  "lvl": 3,  "tid": 1},{  "max": 2147483647,  "min": 0,  "tchg": 5,  "calc": 1,  "cat": "SALES AND USE TAXES",  "cid": 1,  "name": "Sales Tax",  "exm": 25,  "lns": 0,  "pcd": 3775200,  "rate": 0.0625,  "sur": false,  "tax": 0.3125,  "lvl": 1,  "tid": 1}
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```