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How did you get access to the SOAP api? Doesn't it need a bunch of verification and special dev accounts with IRS ? Would be great for the docs to be public. >

by nimish 5y ago

How did you get access to the SOAP api? Doesn't it need a bunch of verification and special dev accounts with IRS ? Would be great for the docs to be public. >To receive the distribution of schema packages, you must have an active e-services account and be listed on an e-File application with the provider option of Software Developer. Your role on the e-File Application must be Principal, Responsible Official, or a Delegated User with MeF authorities. If you are a registered user in e-services and are listed on a State e-File application, you will receive this distribution.

paulproteus 5y ago
We followed the process with the IRS, doing a bunch of verification as you said, which gave us access to the API docs. We're only part-way through the full process of becoming an Online Provider per https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3112.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3112.pdf I wish it were simpler. I get why the IRS wants to verify who is submitting tax data to them, though.
- javajosh 5y ago
  I was just about to suggest that rather than contract out for an end-user application that the IRS create a webservice and let people build front-ends for it. Too bad it's SOAP, but its not the end of the world. If you make you're app open source I'd contribute.
- nimish 5y ago
  Nice. Will you open source the code and docs at all? I do get why the irs wants to vet submitters in production but you can't even get the detailed info for development without going through the long verification process. I wanted to do this since I have extensive experience in implementing SOAP clients and interfacing with ancient legacy systems so I am very interested in any public way to contribute
- RustyConsul 5y ago
  I've been transferring into rust consulting but i used to help companies get registered on various federal contracts, agreements, DUNS, SAM ETC. I don't know too much about the specific program but after skimming the pub you posted i may be able to provide some value. I'd be willing to help you out for free as I really like what you guys are doing. Feel free to email me at lrhoades at gsacontractpros.com if you're interested.

by nimish 5y ago

paulproteus 5y ago

We followed the process with the IRS, doing a bunch of verification as you said, which gave us access to the API docs. We're only part-way through the full process of becoming an Online Provider per https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3112.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3112.pdf I wish it were simpler. I get why the IRS wants to verify who is submitting tax data to them, though.

javajosh 5y ago
I was just about to suggest that rather than contract out for an end-user application that the IRS create a webservice and let people build front-ends for it. Too bad it's SOAP, but its not the end of the world. If you make you're app open source I'd contribute.
nimish 5y ago
Nice. Will you open source the code and docs at all? I do get why the irs wants to vet submitters in production but you can't even get the detailed info for development without going through the long verification process. I wanted to do this since I have extensive experience in implementing SOAP clients and interfacing with ancient legacy systems so I am very interested in any public way to contribute
RustyConsul 5y ago
I've been transferring into rust consulting but i used to help companies get registered on various federal contracts, agreements, DUNS, SAM ETC. I don't know too much about the specific program but after skimming the pub you posted i may be able to provide some value. I'd be willing to help you out for free as I really like what you guys are doing. Feel free to email me at lrhoades at gsacontractpros.com if you're interested.