# TaxBandits MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > TaxBandits MCP connects your AI agent to your tax filing workflow. It lets you manage business profiles, list 1099 and W-2 forms, and track IRS submission statuses in real-time. Use it to handle large-scale tax reporting without switching between tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** erp-operations - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VgMruVpA2XZ5cENEl9MoUFMsKxQ32T1wcRXxfcb4/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** e-filing, tax-forms, irs-compliance, 1099-filing, w2-filing, business-reporting ## Description Connect your TaxBandits account to your AI agent to handle tax filings, business records, and IRS submissions through natural conversation. You can list all registered business entities and create new profiles for tax reporting purposes. This Connector lets you list and query filed or draft tax forms, like 1099s and W-2s, across multiple years. You can also check the real-time status of your form submissions to ensure successful IRS or state delivery. To keep a record of your history, you can list and inspect form transmissions. If you need to verify specific identifiers like EINs or business addresses, you can fetch detailed metadata for any business. Managing your tax reporting becomes a conversation. Since Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and start querying your filing history or checking submission statuses from your favorite AI client. It turns a manual, multi-step verification process into a simple conversation. ## Tools ### create_business Create a new business entity using a JSON string. This is how you add new clients to your reporting list. ### get_business_details Get specific details for a registered business. Use this to quickly pull EINs or addresses for your records. ### get_submission_status Check the status of a specific form submission. It tells you if the IRS has accepted or rejected a filing. ### list_businesses List all registered businesses in your account. This gives you a quick overview of every entity you manage for tax reporting. ### list_tax_forms List tax forms like 1099s using specific filters. It makes finding specific year data much faster for your audit prep. ### list_transmissions View your history of form transmissions. It helps you keep a record of every filing sent to the IRS. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all the businesses I have registered. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled your business directory. You have 3 registered entities: **Acme Corp** (EIN: XX-XXXX123), **Tech Solutions LLC**, and **Global Logistics**. Which one would you like to see tax forms for? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the 1099 forms for Acme Corp in 2023. ``` **Response:** ``` I've fetched those records. For **Acme Corp** in the 2023 tax year, there are **5 filed 1099-NEC forms**. Would you like me to check the submission status for the most recent batch? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of submission SUB-88231? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking that for you now... Submission **SUB-88231** is currently **Accepted** by the IRS. The process is finished and the confirmation is logged. Is there anything else you need to verify? ``` ## Capabilities ### Create new business entities for tax reporting Add new business profiles to your account using a simple text command. ### List all registered businesses in your account Get a full overview of every business entity you currently manage. ### Query specific tax forms like 1099s and W-2s Pull a list of filed or draft tax forms across different tax years. ### Check real-time IRS submission status Verify if the IRS has accepted or rejected a specific form submission. ### Fetch detailed business metadata like EINs Retrieve identifiers like EINs and addresses for any registered business. ### Inspect historical form transmission logs View a complete history of all form transmissions sent to the IRS. ## Use Cases ### Audit prep for tax professionals A tax pro asks for the metadata of a specific business to verify the EIN. The agent pulls the details immediately for the audit. ### CPA checking 50 clients A CPA asks the agent to list all 1099 forms for 2023. The agent pulls the list, and the CPA identifies which ones need attention. ### Business owner monitoring A shop owner asks if their last 1099 submission was accepted. The agent checks the status and confirms the IRS received it. ### Developer testing A developer asks the agent to create a test business profile. The agent uses the tool to verify the JSON input works correctly. ### Bulk status check A tax manager asks to check the status of five different submissions at once. The agent pulls the status for each ID and presents them in a clean list. ## Benefits - Stop manual status checking. Use get_submission_status to see if the IRS accepted a form without leaving your chat. - Faster business onboarding. Use create_business to set up new profiles for tax reporting in seconds. - Instant metadata access. Fetch EINs and addresses using get_business_details to avoid digging through old files. - Better filing oversight. Use list_tax_forms to see all W-2 and 1099 records across multiple years instantly. - Clearer transmission history. Use list_transmissions to keep a clean log of every filing your firm sends out. - Easy business listing. Use list_businesses to see your entire portfolio in one glance. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get direct, conversational access to your IRS e-filing data without leaving your workspace. 1. Subscribe to the TaxBandits MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your Client ID and Client Secret from your developer portal. 3. Start querying your tax forms or checking statuses via your AI client. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use TaxBandits MCP to check my IRS filing status?** Yes, it lets you check the real-time status of any form submission directly through your AI client. You can ask about specific IDs to see if they were accepted or rejected. **Does TaxBandits MCP support 1099 and W-2 forms?** Yes, it handles those specific forms along with ACA filings. You can list them by year or filter them to find exactly what you need. **Can I create new business profiles with TaxBandits MCP?** You can use the Connector to create new business entities for tax reporting. Just tell your agent the details and it handles the profile creation for you. **How do I see my past tax transmissions?** This Connector lets you list and inspect your entire history of form transmissions. It's a great way to keep a record of every filing your firm has sent out. **Can I use TaxBandits MCP to find a business EIN?** Yes, you can fetch detailed metadata for any registered business. This includes identifiers like EINs and addresses for quick verification. **Is TaxBandits MCP good for high-volume tax reporting?** It's specifically designed for that. It allows you to query large lists of forms and statuses across multiple years without manual searching. **Can I check the status of an IRS form submission via AI?** Yes! Use the `get_submission_status` tool and provide the Submission ID. Your agent will retrieve the real-time status directly from TaxBandits. **How do I list all my registered businesses?** Run the `list_businesses` query. The agent will retrieve a complete list of all business entities currently configured in your TaxBandits account. **Is it possible to see draft forms waiting to be filed?** Absolutely. Use the `list_tax_forms` query. You can pass a JSON filter with the `TaxYear` and `FormType` to identify both filed and draft records.