Beginning in 2017, taxpayers should keep a copy of their tax return, they may need their Adjusted Gross Income amount from a prior tax return to verify their identity. They can get a transcript of their return at www.irs.gov/transcript.
Source: Internal Revenue Service
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You should always keep
a copy of your tax return for your records. You may need copies of your
filed tax returns for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare future
tax returns. You’ll need them if you have to amend a prior year’s tax return.
You often need them when you apply for a loan to buy a home or to start a
business. Or, you may need them to apply for student financial aid. If you
can’t find your copies, the IRS can give you a transcript of the information
you need, or a copy of your tax return. Here’s how to get your federal tax
return information from the IRS:
- Transcripts are free. You can get them for the current
year and the past three years. In most cases, a transcript includes the
tax information you need.
- A tax
return transcript is a summary of the tax return that you filed. It
also includes items from any accompanying forms and schedules that you
filed. It doesn’t reflect any changes you or the IRS made after you filed
your original return.
- A tax
account transcript includes your marital status, the type of return
you filed, your adjusted gross income and taxable income. It also includes
any changes that you or the IRS made to your tax return after you filed
it.
- The quickest way to get a copy of your tax transcript
is to use the Get Transcript application. Once you verify your identity, you will be
able to view and print your transcript immediately online.
- If you're unable or prefer not to use Get Transcript
Online, you may order a tax return transcript and/or a tax
account transcript using the online tool Get
Transcript by Mail or by calling 800-908-9946. Transcripts arrive at
the address we have on file for you in five to 10 calendar days from the
time IRS receives your request.
- To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts. You can also
request your transcript using your smartphone with the IRS2Go
mobile phone app.
- Businesses that need a tax account transcript
should use Form
4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return.
- If you need a copy of your filed and processed tax
return, it costs $50 for each tax year. You should complete Form
4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, to make the request. Mail it to
the IRS address listed on the form. Copies are generally available for the
current year and past six years. You should allow 75 days for
delivery.
- If you live in a federally declared disaster area, you
can get a free copy of your tax return. Visit IRS.gov for more disaster
relief information.
Source: Internal Revenue Service
contact@officetaxservices.com
(858)247-1680
