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Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return

Form 4506 orders an actual copy of a tax return you filed, including attachments, from the IRS. Fill in the official PDF below and download it to mail in.

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What is 4506?

Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, is how you order a complete copy of a previously filed return, with the schedules and attachments as filed. You can also use it to have the copy sent to a third party you designate. The IRS charges a fee for each return requested; check the current form for the amount.

If you only need the key figures rather than the full return, a tax return transcript is free and much faster. Transcripts are available online at irs.gov or with Form 4506-T, and they satisfy most lenders and agencies.

Who files 4506?

Taxpayers who need an exact copy of a filed return, for example for a legal matter, immigration case, or amended-return work
People who lost their records and need the return as originally filed, not just a transcript
Anyone authorizing the IRS to send a copy of their return directly to a third party
Estate representatives or others entitled to a deceased taxpayer’s return, with proof of authority

How to fill out 4506

Enter your name, SSN, and current address exactly as they appear on the return, plus the previous address if it differs.
To send the copy to a third party, fill in their name and address on the line provided.
List the form number of the return you want (such as 1040) and the tax years requested.
Calculate the fee: the per-return charge printed on the current form multiplied by the number of returns.
Download the PDF, sign and date it, and mail it with your check or money order to the IRS address listed in the form’s chart for your state.

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Page 1 41 fields

Page 1. 1a. Name shown on tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.

1b. First social security number on tax return, individual taxpayer identification number, or employer identification number (see

2a. If a joint return, enter spouse’s name shown on tax return.

2b. Second social security number or individual taxpayer identification number if joint tax return.

3. Current nname, address (including apt., room, suite, or inmate no.), city, state, and ZIP code (see instructions).

4. Previous address shown on the last return filed if different from line 3 (see instructions)

5. If the tax return is to be mailed to a third party (such as a mortgage company), enter the third party’s name, address, and telephone

Caution. If the tax return is being mailed to a third party, ensure that you have filled in lines 6 and 7 before signing. Sign and date the

6. Note. If the copies must be certified for court or administrative proceedings, check here.

7. Year or period requested. Enter the ending date of the tax year or period using the m m/d d/y y y y format (see instructions). 2 digit

7. 2 digit day. 1 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 1 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 2 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 2 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 2 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 3 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 3 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 3 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 8 of 4.

7. 2 digit day. 4 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 4 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 5 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 5 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 5 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 6 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 6 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 6 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 7 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 7 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 7 of 8.

7. 2 digit month. 8 of 8.

7. 2 digit day. 8 of 8.

7. 4 digit Year. 8 of 8.

8b. Number of returns requested on line 7.

8c. Total cost. Multiply line 8a by line 8b. $.

9. If we cannot find the tax return, we will refund the fee. If the refund should go to the third party listed on line 5, check here.

Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed. Signatory attests that he/she has read the attestation

Caution. Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed. Sign Here. Telephone number of taxpayer on line 1a or 2a.

Print/Type name.

Title (if line 1a above is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust).

Print/Type name.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Form 4506 free?

No. The IRS charges a fee for each return copy, printed on the current version of the form. Transcripts, which summarize the return, are free through IRS online services or Form 4506-T.

How long does it take to get a copy of a return?

Copies can take a while to arrive, often several weeks. If a lender or agency will accept a transcript, that route is much faster and free.

Which years can I request?

The IRS keeps copies of returns for a limited number of years. Check the current Form 4506 instructions for which tax years are available.

Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return

What is 4506?

Who files 4506?

How to fill out 4506

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Form 4506-C, IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2 or Form 1099-R