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Get Your Prior Years Tax Information from the IRS
This information is
reprinted from the IRS website (www.irs.gov):
Sometimes taxpayers need a copy of an old tax
return, but can't find or don't have their own records. There
are three easy and convenient options for getting tax return
transcripts and tax account transcripts from the IRS: on the
web, by phone or by mail. There are eight things you need to
know about getting federal tax return information from a
previously filed tax return.
1. You can order transcripts
online or by phone for the current tax year as well as the past
three tax years. Earlier tax years must be requested with Form
4506T-EZ, Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return
Transcript.
2. A tax return transcript shows
most line items from your tax return as it was originally filed,
including any accompanying forms and schedules. It does not
reflect any changes made after the return was filed.
3. A tax account transcript shows
any later adjustments either you or the IRS made after the tax
return was filed. This transcript shows basic data, including
marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and
taxable income.
4. To request either transcript
online from this website use our online tool called Order a
Transcript. To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the
prompts in the recorded message. When you use these automated
self-service options, the selected transcript will be mailed to
your current address of record. To have your transcript mailed
to a different address, complete and mail Form 4506-T, Request
for Transcript of Tax Return. The IRS does not charge a fee for
transcripts.
5. To request a 1040, 1040A or
1040EZ tax return transcript through the mail, complete IRS Form
4506T-EZ. Businesses, partnerships and individuals who need
transcript information from other forms or need a tax account
transcript must use the Form 4506T.
6. If you order online or by
phone, you should receive your tax return transcript within five
to 10 calendar days from the time the IRS receives your request.
Allow 30 calendar days for delivery of a tax account transcript
if you order by mail using Form 4506T or Form 4506T-EZ.
7. If you still need an actual
copy of a previously processed tax return, it will cost $57 for
each tax year you order. Complete Form 4506, Request for Copy of
Tax Return, and mail it to the IRS address listed on the form
for your area. Copies are generally available for the current
year as well as the past six years. Please allow 60 days for
actual copies of your return.
8. Visit this website to determine
which form will meet your needs. Forms 4506, 4506T and 4506T-EZ
can be downloaded here or by calling the IRS forms and
publications order line at 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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Revised: 1/27/2012 |
