API Documentation
Parse 1099 documents programmatically with our simple REST API.
Authentication
All API requests require an API key
Include your API key in the Authorization header:
curl -X POST https://1099parser.com/api/extract \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -F "file=@document.pdf"
Get your API key from the Dashboard.
POST /api/extract
Parse a 1099 document and extract structured data
Request
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
file | File | PDF, PNG, JPG, or WebP (max 4.5MB) |
Example Request
curl -X POST https://1099parser.com/api/extract \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -F "file=@1099-misc.pdf"
Example Response
{
"success": true,
"docType": "1099",
"siteName": "1099 Parser",
"data": {
"tax_year": 2025,
"form_type": "1099-MISC",
"payer_name": "Tech Consulting LLC",
"payer_tin": "98-7654321",
"recipient_name": "Jane Contractor",
"recipient_tin_last4": "5678",
"nonemployee_compensation": 45000,
"federal_tax_withheld": 0,
"state": "CA",
"state_tax_withheld": 0
},
"confidence": 0.95,
"processingTimeMs": 2340
}POST /api/extract/batch
Parse multiple documents at once
Request
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
files | File[] | Multiple files (max 20) or a ZIP archive (max 100 files) |
Example Response
{
"success": true,
"docType": "1099",
"totalFiles": 5,
"successful": 4,
"failed": 1,
"results": [
{
"filename": "1099-misc.pdf",
"success": true,
"data": {
"...": "..."
},
"confidence": 0.95,
"processingTimeMs": 2100
},
{
"filename": "corrupted.pdf",
"success": false,
"error": "Could not parse PDF"
}
],
"totalProcessingTimeMs": 8500
}Batch processing runs files in parallel (10 at a time) for faster throughput. ZIP files are automatically extracted.
Response Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
200 | Success - document parsed |
400 | Bad request - invalid file or missing parameters |
401 | Unauthorized - invalid or missing API key |
402 | Payment required - no credits remaining |
429 | Rate limit exceeded - wait and retry |
500 | Server error - extraction failed |
Rate Limits
- Demo (unauthenticated): 5 requests per minute
- Authenticated users: 60 requests per minute
- Enterprise: Contact us for higher limits
Rate limit headers are included in responses: X-RateLimit-Remaining and Retry-After