How to Get a Tax Return From the IRS
- 1). Fill out form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. This form is available on the IRS website or by phone at (800) 829-3676. Supply your identifying information: legal name, Social Security number and address. Include the tax year that is requested and the type of return that was filed.
- 2). Submit the form by mail or fax. You can find the mailing address or fax number on the second page of the form. Your state of residence determines what address you send the request to. Include the fee. The current fee schedule is shown on form 4506. The check should be written to the U.S. Treasury. Mark on the check that it is for a 4506 request.
- 3). Call the IRS at (800) 829-1040 and request a copy of your return by telephone. The operator verifies your identity by asking personal identifying information: name, Social Security number and address. You need to indicate what tax year you are requesting and the type of return that was filed.
- 4). Wait 60 calendar days for your request to be processed. After 60 days, call the IRS to check the status of your request.
