W-2 OCR API for Real-Time Data Extraction

Extract data from every field in U.S. W-2 documents and eliminate manual data entry during tax preparation.

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W-2 OCR API

Benefits you won't find anywhere else

Day 1
Accuracy
Blazing
Fast
SOC2 Type2 &
FedRAMP Secure

What is W-2 OCR?

W-2 OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is a technology that enables the automated extraction of data from W-2 forms. W-2 forms are an essential document that employees receive from their employers each year, which outlines their earnings and taxes paid. W-2 OCR technology has revolutionized the way this information is processed by automating the manual data entry process, reducing errors, and increasing efficiency. With W-2 OCR, businesses can quickly and accurately process W-2 forms in bulk, reducing the time and effort required to input the data manually. This technology has also enabled the integration of W-2 data into various software systems, making it easier for businesses to manage their tax-related processes.

In addition to its efficiency benefits, W-2 OCR technology has also improved data security by reducing the need for human interaction with sensitive financial information. W-2 forms contain confidential information such as social security numbers and tax withholdings, which can be compromised if handled incorrectly. With W-2 OCR, the data is extracted and processed without any manual intervention, reducing the risk of errors and data breaches. Overall, W-2 OCR technology has become an essential tool for businesses looking to streamline their tax-related processes while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and security.

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Features

  • Pre-Trained AI

    Veryfi OCR APIs are pre-trained on hundreds of millions of documents for Day 1 Accuracy™.

  • Automatic Data Enrichment

    Veryfi automatically provides: vendor enrichment, business ID lookup, document categorization, line item expansion & categorization, and due date calculation.

  • Line Item Details

    Enable 3-way matching by accurately extracting line item details in invoices, POs, bills of lading, and other documents in your AP workflows and procure-to-pay lifecycle

  • Standardized APIs

    Veryfi RESTful APIs return formatted JSON with consistent labels for extracted data, so your team can easily integrate Veryfi into your enterprise apps.

  • Enterprise-Grade Security
    Veryfi is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and 100% automated, ensuring that your sensitive data stays in your control.
  • Mobile Capture Framework
    Add Veryfi Lens to your mobile enterprise apps to support business processes that include remote workers, such as freight and delivery personnel.

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Supported Fields

  • Vendor/Merchant
    • Name and Raw Name
    • Address and Raw Address
    • Logo
    • Phone
    • Fax
    • Email
    • Latitude
    • Longitude
    • Website Url
    • Logo
    • Vendor Category
    • Vendor Account currency
    • VAT Number (Value-Added Tax)
    • ABN Number (Australian Business Number)
    • Vendor Registration Number
    • Store Number Name (enriched)
  • Dates
    • Invoice Date
    • Due Date
    • Order Date
    • Ship Date
    • Delivery Date
    • Start Date (or arrival in hotel folio)
    • End Date (or departure in hotel folio)
    • Line Item Start Date (service provided dates)
    • Line Item End Date (service provided dates)
  • Line-Items
    • Date
    • SKU (Stock keeping unit)
    • UPC (Universal Product Code)
    • HSN (Harmonized System Code/Number)
    • Category
    • Section
    • Description
    • Quantity
    • Reference
    • Unit of Measure
    • Price
    • Tax
    • Tax Rate
    • Discount
    • Discount Rate
    • Total
    • Type (food, product, alcohol,..)
    • Weight (eg. kg/lb)
    • Start/End Date
    • Country of Origin
    • Lot number
  • Financials
    • Subtotal
    • Discount
    • Cashback
    • Shipping cost
    • Tax (VAT, GST)
    • Tax Lines
    • Tip
    • Total
    • Rounding
    • Currency Code
    • Currency Exchange Rate
    • Insurance
    • Incoterms
    • Balance (current / previous)
  • Identifiers
    • Account Number
    • Invoice Number
    • PO (Purchase Order) Number
    • Reference Number
  • Bill To
    • Name
    • Address
    • Phone Number
    • Email
    • VAT Number
    • ABN Number
    • Bill to ABN Number
    • Payment Terms
    • Business Registration Number
  • Tax Lines Breakdown
    • Tax name
    • Tax rate %
    • Tax total
    • Tax base
  • Meta
    • Document Type (receipt/check/purchase order/invoice etc)
    • Document Title
    • Category
    • Tag
    • OCR Text
  • Ship To
    • Name
    • Address
    • Tracking Number
    • Ship Date
    • Delivery Date
    • Order Date
    • Incoterms
    • Insurance
    • Weight + List
  • Bank Information
    • Bank name
    • Bank number
    • Routing number
    • Account number
    • IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
    • SWIFT / BIC
  • Barcodes
    • QR + Barcodes
    • PDF417
    • EAN
    • UPC
    • Code128
    • Code39
    • I25
  • Payment Method
    • Card Type (eg. visa, mastercard etc)
    • Card Number
    • Terms
OCR API Platform
from veryfi import Client
my_client = Client (). config_receipt ( "api-key" )
receipt_doc = my_client. doc_from_path ( "/path/to/receipt.jpg" )
parsed_receipt = receipt_doc. parse ( "receipt" )
Lens Mobile Capture Framework
$ node server.js && veryfi listen
> Ready! Waiting for requests…
2022-09-04 13:54:57 [ 200 ] 2022-09-04 13:54:57 [200] receipt_data.created
2022-09-04 13:54:57 [ 200 ] charge.succeeded
2022-09-04 13:54:57 [ 200 ] receipt_data.succeeded

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