IRS Form 4506-C: IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return
Form 4506-C lets an approved lender or company in the IRS Income Verification Express Service, called IVES, request your tax transcript with your signed permission. You usually sign it during a mortgage or loan application. The company sends it to the IRS, not you.
What this form is for
It authorizes an IVES participant to receive your transcript so they can check the income you reported.
When people usually use it
It shows up in loan and mortgage paperwork. If you need a transcript for yourself, Form 4506-T or your IRS Online Account is the usual route.
What to have ready
- Your name and address as shown on your last return
- Your Social Security number
- The lender's details on the form
Related forms
- Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return
- Form 8821: Tax Information Authorization
Read the IRS page
IRS.gov page for Form 4506-C (opens in a new tab). The IRS page is the final word on this form.
Frequently asked questions
What is IRS Form 4506-C?
Form 4506-C lets an approved lender or company in the IRS Income Verification Express Service, called IVES, request your tax transcript with your signed permission. You usually sign it during a mortgage or loan application. The company sends it to the IRS, not you.
Where do I get Form 4506-C?
The current version and instructions are on the IRS page for Form 4506-C at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506c.pdf. Download it there so you have the right revision.
Do I need to file Form 4506-C?
It depends on your situation. Read the IRS page and the instructions, and if a letter mentioned Form 4506-C, read what that letter asks for. OweRight does not give tax advice.
What should I have ready for Form 4506-C?
A good starting list is: your name and address as shown on your last return; your social security number; the lender's details on the form. The instructions on IRS.gov list everything the form asks for.
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