IRS Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return
Form 4506-T requests a transcript of your tax return or other tax records from the IRS, free of charge. A transcript shows most line items from a return or account. Many people can get the same transcripts faster through their IRS Online Account or the Get Transcript tool.
What this form is for
It orders return transcripts, account transcripts, wage and income records and similar summaries. You can also name a third party to receive them.
When people usually use it
People use it when a lender, school or agency asks for proof of income, or when they need past figures to answer an IRS letter.
What to have ready
- Your name and address as shown on the return
- Your Social Security number
- The tax years and transcript type you need
Notices that mention it
- IRS Notice CP2000: Proposed changes to your tax return
- IRS Notice CP59: No record of your tax return
- IRS Notice CP05: Your return is being reviewed
Related forms
- Form 4506-C: IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return
- Form 8821: Tax Information Authorization
- Form 1040: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Read the IRS page
IRS.gov page for Form 4506-T (opens in a new tab). The IRS page is the final word on this form.
Frequently asked questions
What is IRS Form 4506-T?
Form 4506-T requests a transcript of your tax return or other tax records from the IRS, free of charge. A transcript shows most line items from a return or account. Many people can get the same transcripts faster through their IRS Online Account or the Get Transcript tool.
Where do I get Form 4506-T?
Use the official IRS page, https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4506-t. Copies from other sites may be out of date, and the IRS page is the final word.
Do I need to file Form 4506-T?
There is no single answer. Check the IRS page for Form 4506-T and any letter that asked about it. For advice on your case, talk with a tax professional.
What should I have ready for Form 4506-T?
Most people start with: your name and address as shown on the return; your social security number; the tax years and transcript type you need. The instructions on IRS.gov list everything the form asks for.
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