If you did NOT file or efile your tax return on efile.com or you need an old tax
return you can contact the IRS to get a copy of a tax return or a transcript of
the return.
- Tax Return Transcripts provide taxpayers with a computer-created
record of their tax return which includes most of the line-items as filed with the
IRS, including any accompanying forms and schedules. The transcript does not reflect
any changes the taxpayer, his/her representative, or the IRS made after the return
was filed. To obtain a tax transcript either call 800-829-1040 or complete and mail
Form 4506-T to the address listed on the form. You can have the tax transcripts
mailed to a third party if you specify this on Form 4506-T; consent for the disclosue
and your signature are required. The tax transcript is free.
- Tax Return Copy For the actual copy of an IRS accepted tax return
you will need to
complete and mail Form 4506. Please include a $ 57.00 check made payable
to "U.S. Treasury".
More details on how to prepare for a tax audit