IRS Tax Return Transcript and IRS Record of Account Request Process
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If successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Tax Return Transcript at the
address included in their telephone request within 5 to 10 business days from the time the IRS receives
the request.
IRS Tax Return Transcripts requested by telephone cannot be mailed to an address other than the
address on file with the IRS.
Paper Request Form – IRS Form 4506T-EZ, Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript
Download a PDF for the 4506T-EZ at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506tez.pdf and complete lines 1
– 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
Line 5 provides tax filers with the option to have their IRS Tax Return Transcript mailed directly to a
third party by the IRS. Institutions are responsible for notifying aid applicants whether to list the
institution as the third party to receive the IRS Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. Third parties should
provide specific address information including a room #, ATTN lines, names, etc. so that the transcript
is delivered to the appropriate person/office. The IRS will send the transcript only to the address listed
on Line 5. The IRS will not mail a copy of the transcript to the tax filer, nor will the tax filer receive
notification that the transcript was sent to the designated third party.
On line 6, enter the year to receive tax information for the tax year that is required for that years FAFSA®
verification.
The tax filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. Sign the IRS Form 4506T-
EZ exactly as your name appeared on the original tax return. If you changed your name prior to
submitting your tax return, also sign your current name.
Mail or fax the completed IRS Form 4506T-EZ to the appropriate address (or FAX number) provided on
page 2 of IRS Form 4506T-EZ.
Tax filers can expect to receive their IRS Tax Return Transcript within 10 business days from the time
the IRS receives and processes their signed request. However, if a third party is identified on line 5, the
third party can expect to receive the tax filer’s IRS Tax Return Transcript within 10 business days from
the time the IRS receives and processes the signed request.
NOTE: If any information does not match IRS records, the IRS will notify the tax filer that it was not able
to provide the transcript.
Paper Request Form – IRS Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return
Download a PDF for the 4506-T at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf.
Complete lines 1 – 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
Line 5 provides tax filers with the option to have their IRS Tax Return Transcript or IRS Record of
Account mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. Institutions are responsible for notifying aid
applicants whether to list the institution as the third party to receive the IRS Tax Return Transcript or
IRS Record of Account from the IRS. Third parties should provide specific address information including
a room #, ATTN lines, names, etc. so that the transcript is delivered to the appropriate person/office.
The IRS will send the transcript only to the address listed on Line 5. The IRS will not mail a copy of the
transcript to the tax filer, nor will the tax filer receive notification that the transcript was sent to the
designated third party.