Extract data from W2 using Veryfi OCR API

Extract data from every field in W2 forms to eliminate manual data entry and simplify tax preparation.

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Extract W2 forms using Veryfi OCR API

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What is W2 OCR?

W2 OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is a technology that enables the automated extraction of data from W2 forms. W2 forms are an essential document that employees receive from their employers each year, which outlines their earnings and taxes paid. W2 OCR technology has revolutionized the way this information is processed by automating the manual data entry process, reducing errors, and increasing efficiency. With W2 OCR, businesses can quickly and accurately process W2 forms in bulk, reducing the time and effort required to input the data manually. This technology has also enabled the integration of W2 data into various software systems, making it easier for businesses to manage their tax-related processes.

In addition to its efficiency benefits, W2 OCR technology has also improved data security by reducing the need for human interaction with sensitive financial information. W2 forms contain confidential information such as social security numbers and tax withholdings, which can be compromised if handled incorrectly. With W2 OCR, the data is extracted and processed without any manual intervention, reducing the risk of errors and data breaches. Overall, W2 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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OCR APIs with Day 1 Accuracy™ for data extraction of W-2s, W-9s, and other financial documents.

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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)
    • Learn more …
  • 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)
    • Learn more …
  • 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
    • Learn more …
  • Financials
    • Subtotal
    • Discount
    • Cashback
    • Shipping cost
    • Tax (VAT, GST)
    • Tax Lines
    • Tip
    • Total
    • Rounding
    • Currency Code
    • Currency Exchange Rate
    • Insurance
    • Incoterms
    • Balance (current / previous)
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  • 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
    • Learn more …
  • Barcodes
  • Payment Method
    • Card Type (eg. visa, mastercard etc)
    • Card Number
    • Terms
  • 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
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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