Tax Return Copy, Download

eFile.com users have access to copies of their tax returns for up to 7 years. Plus, eFile.com allow you to access your adjusted gross income when you return to e-file each year. eFile your 2022 Tax Return by April 18, 2023.

If you prepare and e-file your taxes via eFile.com, we store your tax returns for up to 7 years at no additional charge for existing users, only when you request them. In comparison, the IRS charges over $40 per tax return copy. We recommend downloading a copy of soon as your e-file it.

Keeping a tax return copy has many benefits for you:

A copy serves as proof of income for mortgage applications, college applications, medical needs, and more.
When you plan your W-4 Form or Tax Withholding, refer to your previous year return to accurately balance your tax withholding. eFile.com has four free W-4 tools to help you keep your money during the year.
In case you receive a letter from the IRS or you get audited by the IRS and/or state, you will need to refer to last year's return.
Since your 2021 AGI (Form 1040, Line 11) is required to e-File your 2022 Tax Return, keep this handy when you file your taxes online this year.

If you did not file via eFile.com, see how to get a copy or transcript of your return. Your previous year return is used to e-file as the IRS uses data from it to verify your identity. The data on an IRS transcript can be used for this if you cannot retrieve a copy of last year's return. Keep copies of your returns for your records indefinitely; you will certainly want to keep them for at least ten years, but we recommend keeping copies of each return you file. You never know when you may need them!

eFile.com users have access to copies of their tax returns for 7 years. Plus, you will have access to your adjusted gross income or AGI when it is needed to file your taxes. If you miss the April 18, 2023 Tax Day deadline, file your taxes online by October 16, 2023. After this date, you can no longer e-file 2022 Taxes. Return to your eFile account each year and file your taxes by the deadline so you can keep all your returns in one account. While we store your most recent returns, you should download and print a physical copy for your records.

Tax Return Copies for eFile.com Users

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As an eFile.com tax preparer or eFiler, you have the privilege of accessing your previous year tax returns for up to 7 years. Your current and previous two returns are stored in your account on eFile.com.

Click My Account on the upper right side of your account screen.
- Note: On a mobile device, click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
Click the appropriate tax year link under the "My Returns" heading. Your completed return will be listed as a PDF file, ready for you to download and print.

We recommend downloading a copy of your return right after you e-file it, this way you do not forget and you have the same copy that is sent to the IRS.

See additional step-by-step instructions to download your tax return copy.

Your current tax year and two previous year’s returns are kept in your current eFile.com account free of charge to you. Tax returns prior to these years are archived and, if you filed these returns with eFile.com, they can be obtained via your Personal Support Page. If you need an older return you filed with eFile.com, contact an eFile Taxpert^® for archived return copies which can be obtained at $9.95/per return copy. In comparison, the IRS charges $43.00/per return copy for any return, no matter what year.

After October 17, 2022, archived returns for tax years 2016-2019 can be obtained for $9.95 per copy while 2020-2022 are in your account for free. Archived returns for Tax Years 2013-2015 can be obtained for $43.00 per copy since these cannot be obtained from the IRS. The IRS only provides copies for the current tax year and 6 previous tax years, 2016-2022.

Tax Return Copies for Non eFile.com Users

Quick links and step-by-step instructions to get a copy of your IRS return:

Download an IRS transcript

Order a paper IRS tax return copy.

If you did not use eFile and cannot get a copy of your return for any reason, you can either get an online transcript or order a paper copy. Note that a transcript is not the same as a copy, but has many of the figures from your return.

Online transcript: If you used other platforms or a professional tax preparer and you don't have a copy of your tax return data, such as your adjusted gross income, get a free online IRS tax transcript below. Transcripts are not the same as tax return copies as they will only summarize your tax returns. Thus, you do not get an exact copy of your return. Use these step-by-by instructions to retrieve a transcript online:

Get a Free Online IRS Tax Transcript

Paper based tax return copy: Follow these instructions to request an IRS paper-based return. You may need an IRS copy of your tax return in the event you need to prepare for a tax audit. Generally, the IRS makes tax return copies available for seven years from the original date they are filed before they are destroyed by law.
State tax return copies: Visit your state tax agency website to request a copy of your state return.

Note: Be aware that a transcript does not show any changes or amendments you or the IRS may have made after the IRS accepted your return.

File your return on eFile each year and keep all your return copies in one place!

It is possible to have transcripts mailed to a third party if you specify this on Form 4506-T. Transcripts cannot be sent to a third party if you make your request via phone or online. Transcripts requested online can only be mailed to the address used on your last tax return.

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