how to file form 4506 request for copy of tax return
form 4506 can be filed when an exact copy of a previously filed tax return is needed a range of tax returns including the form 1040 series of individual tax returns form 1120 series corporate tax returns form 1065 partnership tax returns and form 1041 estate or trust tax returns can be requested form 4506 must be completed and mailed to the irs at the mailing address shown on the form 5there is a 43 fee charged for each tax period requested copies are usually available for returns filed in the current year as well as the previous six years 26investopediadownload form 4506 request for copy of tax return hereall versions of form 4506 are available on the irs website 7the irs takes about 75 calendar days to process requests and deliver copies 1other relevant formsother forms in the 4506 series include form 4506 t request for transcript of tax return and form 4506 t ez short form request for individual tax return transcript they allow you to request a transcript a printout without any attachments of a previously filed tax return a transcript of a previously filed tax return can be requested by downloading completing and mailing form 4506 t 6form 4506 t can be filed when you need a transcript of your tax return or tax account information form w 2 information and 1099 information tax return transcripts are available for the current and past three tax years and only for the following returns form 1040 series form 1120 series and form 1065 3 if you register online with the irs you can get it right away and free of charge 8an individual tax return transcript of your previously filed and processed 1040 series tax return can also be requested free of charge using the simplified form 4506 t ez 4a tax return transcript is a computer printout of your income tax return information it shows filing dates filing status dependents adjusted gross income and tax liability the transcript shows most line items contained on your return as it was originally filed though it s still shorter than a full copy with all attachments it doesn t show changes made after the return was processed if tax information is required urgently a transcript can be provided free of charge by using the irs s online get transcript tool or calling the irs at 1 800 908 9946 transcripts are accepted as a substitute for an exact copy of a return by the united states citizenship and immigration services by student loan and mortgage lending agencies and other third parties seeking to verify taxpayer income in fact the tax return transcript was created specifically to satisfy mortgage lenders demands for the tax return information of their borrowers 68as of 2019 the irs has a new transcript format that protects against identity theft and fraud 9 for example only the last four digits of your social security number and telephone number are visible taxpayers can still request an unmasked version but it will only be mailed to their address of record 10special considerations when filing form 4506