About Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return | Internal Revenue Service
Summary: Form 4506-T is an IRS document used by taxpayers to request various types of tax transcripts, including return, account, and wage and income transcripts, or proof of non-filing.
Form 4506-T (Rev. April 2025) is the official Internal Revenue Service form used to request transcripts of tax returns. It allows taxpayers to obtain specific tax records such as Tax Return Transcripts, Tax Account Transcripts, Records of Account, Wage and Income Transcripts, and Verification of Non-filing Letters. The form includes fields for taxpayer identification, address history, and the specific tax period requested. It emphasizes security, noting that transcripts are masked to protect sensitive data and that requests must be signed and submitted within 120 days. The document also provides detailed instructions on where to mail or fax the request based on the taxpayer's location and the type of transcript requested.
Document outline
1. Form 4506-T (April 2025) Header and OMB Information 2. Transcript Types Overview (Return, Account, Record of Account, Wage/Income, Non-filing) 3. Taxpayer Identification and Address Sections (Lines 1-5) 4. Transcript Selection and Tax Period (Lines 6-9) 5. Signature, Date, and Attestation Requirements 6. General Instructions and Privacy Act Notice 7. Where to File: Address Charts for Individual and Business Transcripts 8. Signature Authority and Representative Guidelines