You can request a copy of tax return that will look exactly like the one you filed, including all attachments and Form W-2, for a small fee. OR a transcript may be all you need for student loans, mortgages and US citizenship and immigration. AND you can ask for the transcript is mailed directly to a third party. Here are the ways to get a transcript of your tax return for FREE.
By Phone:
- Call 1-800-829-1040 to order through automated system.
- You will need your social security number and Your street address.
By Mail:
- Download form 4506T (Request for Copy of Tax Return) from the IRS website.
Complete Form 4506T-EZ Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript
- Fax to the appropriate number on the transcript request chart.
- Mail to the appropriate address on the transcript request chart.
- Find the State you lived in when you filed the return you are requesting.