How to Get a Copy of IRS Tax Return

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You might need a copy of your tax return information from a prior year. Fortunately, transcripts are free and they are available for the most current tax year after the IRS has processed the return. It is also possible for you to get them for the past three tax years. Apparently, the IRS can lend you a hand if you do not have your copy.

There are several ways to get a transcript, including order online, order by phone, and order by mail. For everyone who needs the real copy of your tax return, according to the official website of IRS, they are generally available for the current tax year and as far back as six years. The copy costs $50 each. If you want to request a copy of your tax return, you will have to complete and mail Form 4506. Here is the example of completing this form:

Form 4506-T

(March 2019)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed.

Request may be rejected if the form is incomplete or illegible.

For more information about Form 4506-T, visit www.irs.gov/form4506t

 OMB No. 1545-1872
Tip. Use Form 4506-T to order a transcript or other return information free of charge. See the product list below. You can quickly request transcripts by using our automated self-help service tools. Please visit us at IRS.gov and click on “Get a Tax Transcript…” under “Tools” or call 1-800-908-9946. If you need a copy of your return, use Form 4506. Request for Copy of Tax Return. There is a fee to get a copy of your return.
1a Name shown on tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.

Jane Doe

 1b First social security number on tax return, individual taxpayer identification number, or employer identification number (see instructions)

555555555
2a If a joint return, enter spouse’s name shown on tax return. 2b Second social security number or individual taxpayer identification number if joint tax return
3 Current name, address (including apt., room, suite no.), city state, and ZIP code (see instructions)

SVOG Shuttered Venue Corp. 123 Shuttered Ave., Performing VA 12345
4 Previous address shown on the last return filed if different from line 3 (see instructions)
5a If the transcript or tax information is to be mailed to a third party (such as a mortgage company), enter the third party’s name, address, and telephone number.

U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76155: ODApdc02
5b Customer file number (if applicable) (see instructions)

123456789
Caution: If the tax transcript is being mailed to a third party, ensure that you have filled in lines 6 through 9 before signing. Sign and date the form once you have filled in these files. Completing these steps helps to protect your privacy. Once the IRS disclose your tax transcript to the third party listed on line 5a, the IRS has no control over what the third party does with the information. If you would like to limit the third party’s authority to disclose your transcript information, you can specify this limitation in your written agreement with the third party.
6 Transcript requested. Enter the tax form number here (1040, 1065, 1120, etc.) and check the appropriate box below. Enter only one tax form number per request. 1120
a Return Transcript, which includes most of the line items of a tax return as filed with the IRS. A tax return transcript does not reflect changes made to the account after the return is processed. Transcripts are only available for the following return: form 1040 series, Form 1065, form 1120, Form 1120-A, Form 1120-H, Form 1120-L, and Form 1120S. Return transcripts are available for the current year and return processed during the prior 3 processing years. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days…..
b Account Transcript, which contains information on the financial status of the account, such as payments made on the account, penalty assessments, and adjustments made y you or the IRS after the return was filed. Return information is limited to items such as tax liability and estimated tax payments. Accounts transcripts are available for most returns. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days….
c Record of Account, which provides the most detailed information as it is a combination of the Return Transcript and the Account Transcript. Available for current year and 3 prior tax years. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days….
7 Verification of Nonfilling, which is proof from the IRS that you did not file a return for the year. Current year requests are only available after June 15th. There are no availability restrictions on prior year requests. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days….
8 Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series transcript. The IRS can provide a transcript that includes data from these information returns. State or local information is not included with the Form W-2 information. The IRS may be able to provide this transcript information for up to 10 years. Information for the current year is generally not available until the year after it is filed with the IRS. For examples, W-2 information for 2011, filed in 2012, will likely not be available from the IRS until 2013. If you need W-2 information for retirement purposes, you should contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days….
Caution: If you need a copy of Form W-2 or Form 1099, you should first contact the payer. To get a copy of the Form W-2 or Form 1099 Filed with your return, you must use Form 4506 and request a copy of your return, which includes all attachments.
9 Year of period requested. Enter the ending date of the year or period, using the mm/dd/yyy format. If you are requesting more than four years or periods, you must attach another Form 4506-T. for requests relating to quarterly tax returns, such as Form 941, you must enter each quarter or tax period separately
Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed.
Signature of taxpayer(s). I declare that I am either the taxpayer whose name is shown on line 1a or 2a, or a person authorized to obtain the tax information requested. If the request applies to a joint return, at least one spouse must sign. If signed by a corporate officer, 1 percent or more shareholder, partner, managing member, guardian, tax matter partner, executor, receiver, administrator, trustee, or party other than the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to execute Form 4506-T on behalf of the taxpayer. Note: This form must be received by IRS within 120 days of the signature date.
Signatory attests that he/she has read the attestation clause and upon so reading declares that he/she has the authority to sign the Form 4506-T. See instructions.

05/06/2021

 Phone number of taxpayer on line 1a or 2a
Sign

Here

 Signature (see instructions)

President
Title (If line 1a above is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust)
Spouse’s signature                                          Date

After completing the form, remember to mail your request to the IRS office that is located in the form for your area.

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