Where to Get a Copy of a Tax Return
A tax return is a form or report filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or state and local tax agencies that has information used to determine or calculate taxes of the individual filing. A tax return ensures the IRS that taxpayers and businesses report income correctly. There are different sources available to request a copy of a tax return filed if it becomes lost, stolen or misplaced.
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Tax Preparers
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When an individual files a tax return, the company or business that files the tax return for him will keep the tax return on record. These tax preparers, such as Jackson Hewitt and H & R Block, will allow customers to request copies of his tax returns for the years the customer filed with the company. H & R Block allows customers to go online and print off copies of their previous tax returns. For those tax payers who prepare their own tax return, they would need to keep a copy of their tax return for their own record.
Internal Revenue Service
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Anyone who has filed a tax return may obtain a copy from the IRS. The IRS will charge a fee of $57 to mail a copy of an individual's tax return. In addition to the tax return, the IRS will also mail the individual a copy of her W2s. To request the copy of the tax return from the IRS, an individual will need to complete a form 4506. Copies of tax returns from the past 6 years are kept on file and available upon request. It will take up to 60 days for an individual to receive a copy of her tax return.
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Schools
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Those individuals who have applied for financial aid with a college, university or other school that provides financial assistance may obtain a copy of their tax return, if one was provided to the school. When schools choose a student for verification status, the student will need to provide a signed copy of his tax return to verify the information listed on his application for federal student aid. The school's financial aid office will keep a copy of the student or parent's taxes in the student's file. The student may pick up a copy of the tax return from the financial aid office.
Other Companies
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Companies and businesses can obtain copies of a tax return for an individual for a small fee. The copy of the tax form may be mailed or instantly sent to the requestor via email. The businesses and companies can obtain any tax return filed with the IRS within the past 5 years. TAX9ER is one company that charges a fee of $29.95 to furnish a copy of an individual's tax return and $8.00 for each additional request (see References).
State and Local Government Agencies
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For those states, cities or townships that charge personal income tax to its residents, a copy of a federal tax return will be kept on file. These local and state government tax departments will allow the residents to request a copy of his tax return for a fee. A valid driver's license or other proof of identification is required.
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