Request for Copy of Tax Return

Form

4506

Request for Copy of Tax Return

Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed.

Request may be rejected if the form is incomplete or illegible.

For more information about Form 4506, visit www.irs.gov/form4506.

(April 2025)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

OMB No. 1545-0429

Tip: Get faster service: Online at www.irs.gov, Get Your Tax Record (Get Transcript) or by calling 1-800-908-9946 for specialized assistance. We

have teams available to assist. Note: Taxpayers may register to use Get your tax records and transcripts | Internal Revenue Service to view, print, or

download the following transcript types: Tax Return Transcript (shows most line items including Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your original Form

1040-series tax return as filed, along with any forms and schedules), Tax Account Transcript (shows basic data such as return type, marital status,

AGI, taxable income and all payment types), Record of Account Transcript (combines the tax return and tax account transcripts into one complete

transcript), Wage and Income Transcript (shows data from information returns we receive such as Forms W-2, 1099, 1098 and Form 5498), and

Verification of Non-filing Letter (provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040-series tax return for the year you request).

1a Name shown on tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.

1b First social security number on tax return,

individual taxpayer identification number, or

employer identification number (see instructions)

2a If a joint return, enter spouse’s name shown on tax return.

2b Second social security number or individual

taxpayer identification number if joint tax return

3 Current name, address (including apt., room, suite, or inmate no.), city, state, and ZIP code (see instructions).

4 Previous address shown on the last return filed if different from line 3 (see instructions).

5 If the tax return is to be mailed to a third party (such as a mortgage company), enter the third party’s name, address, and telephone number.

Caution: If the tax return is being sent to the third party, ensure that lines 5 through 7 are completed before signing. (see instructions).

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Tax return requested. Form 1040, 1120, 941, etc. and all attachments as originally submitted to the IRS, including Form(s) W-2,

schedules, or amended returns. Copies of Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are generally available for 7 years from filing before they are

destroyed by law. Other returns may be available for a longer period of time. Enter only one return number. If you need more than one

type of return, you must complete another Form 4506.

Note: If the copies must be certified for court or administrative proceedings, check here .

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Fee. There is a $30 fee for each return requested. Full payment must be included with your request or it will

be rejected. Make your check or money order payable to “United States Treasury.” Enter your SSN, ITIN,

or EIN and “Form 4506 request” on your check or money order

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Cost for each return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of returns requested on line 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total cost. Multiply line 8a by line 8b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If we cannot find the tax return, we will refund the fee. If the refund should go to the third party listed on line 5, check here .

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Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been complete

Signature of taxpayer(s). I declare that I am either the taxpayer whose name is shown on line 1a or 2a, or a person authorized to obtain the tax return

requested. If the request applies to a joint return, at least one spouse must sign. If signed by a corporate officer, 1 percent or more shareholder, partner,

managing member, guardian, tax matters partner, executor, receiver, administrator, trustee, or party other than the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to

execute Form 4506 on behalf of the taxpayer. Note: This form must be received by IRS within 120 days of the signature date.

Phone number of taxpayer on line

Signatory attests that he/she has read the attestation clause and upon so reading

1a or 2a

declares that he/she has the authority to sign the Form 4506. See instructions

Signature (see instructions)

Sign

Here Print/Type name

Spouse’s signature

Date

Title (if line 1a above is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust)

Date

Print/Type name

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 2.

Cat. No. 41721E

Form 4506 (Rev. 4-2025)

Page 2

Form 4506 (Rev. 4-2025)

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code

unless otherwise noted.

Future Developments

For the latest information about Form 4506 and its

instructions, go to www.irs.gov/form4506.

General Instructions

Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable

lines, including lines 5 through 7, have been

completed.

Designated Recipient Notification. Internal

Revenue Code, Section 6103(c), limits disclosure

and use of return information received pursuant to

the taxpayer’s consent and holds the recipient

subject to penalties for any unauthorized access,

other use, or redisclosure without the taxpayer’s

express permission or request.

Taxpayer Notification. Internal Revenue Code,

Section 6103(c), limits disclosure and use of return

information provided pursuant to your consent and

holds the recipient subject to penalties, brought by

private right of action, for any unauthorized access,

other use, or redisclosure without your express

permission or request.

Purpose of form. Use Form 4506 to request a copy

of your tax return. You can also designate (on line 5)

a third party to receive the tax return.

How long will it take? It may take up to 75

calendar days for us to process your request.

Where to file. Attach payment and mail Form 4506

to the address below for the state you lived in, or the

state your business was in, when that return was

filed. There are two address charts: one for

individual returns (Form 1040 series) and one for all

other returns.

If you are requesting a return for more than one

year or period and the chart below shows two

different addresses, send your request based on the

address of your most recent return.

Chart for individual returns

(Form 1040 series)

If you filed an

individual return

and lived in:

Alabama, Arizona,

Arkansas, Florida,

Georgia, Louisiana,

Mississippi, New Mexico,

North Carolina,

Oklahoma, South

Carolina, Tennessee,

Texas, a foreign country,

American Samoa, Puerto

Rico, Guam, the

Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands,

the U.S. Virgin Islands, or

A.P.O. or F.P.O. address

Mail to:

Internal Revenue Service

RAIVS Team

Stop 6716 AUSC

Austin, TX 73301

Chart for all other returns

For returns not in

Form 1040 series,

if the address on

the return was in:

Mail to:

Connecticut, Delaware,

District of Columbia,

Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,

Kentucky, Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan, New

Hampshire, New Jersey,

New York, North

Carolina, Ohio,

Pennsylvania, Rhode

Island, South Carolina,

Tennessee, Vermont,

Virginia, West Virginia,

Wisconsin

Internal Revenue Service

RAIVS Team

Stop 6705 S-2

Kansas City, MO

64999

Alabama, Alaska,

Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Colorado,

Florida, Hawaii, Idaho,

Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,

Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New

Mexico, North Dakota,

Oklahoma, Oregon,

South Dakota, Texas,

Utah, Washington,

Wyoming, a foreign

country, American

Samoa, Puerto Rico,

Guam, the

Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana

Islands, the U.S. Virgin

Islands, or A.P.O. or

F.P.O. address

Internal Revenue Service

RAIVS Team

Stop 6705 S-2

Kansas City, MO 64999

Alaska, California,

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,

Kansas, Michigan,

Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, North Dakota,

Ohio, Oregon, South

Dakota, Utah,

Washington, Wyoming

Internal Revenue Service

RAIVS Team

P.O. Box 9941

Mail Stop 6734

Ogden, UT 84409

Partnerships. Generally, Form 4506 can be

signed by any person who was a member of the

partnership during any part of the tax period

requested on line 7.

Note: If you are Heir at law, Next of kin, or

Beneficiary you must be able to establish a material

interest in the estate or trust.

Internal Revenue Service

RAIVS Team

P.O. Box 9941

Mail Stop 6734

Ogden, UT 84409

Specific Instructions

Line 1b. Enter the social security number (SSN) or

individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for

the individual listed on line 1a, or enter the employer

identification number (EIN) for the business listed on

line 1a. For example, if you are requesting Form

1040 that includes Schedule C (Form 1040), enter

your SSN.

Line 3. Enter your current address. If you use a P.O.

box, include it on this line 3. If you are currently

incarcerated, include your inmate identification

number, name and address on this line 3.

Line 4. Enter the address shown on the last return

filed if different from the address entered on line 3.

Line 7. Enter the end date of the tax year or period

requested in mm/dd/yyyy format. This may be a

calendar year, fiscal year or quarter. Enter each

quarter requested for quarterly returns. Example:

Enter 12/31/2018 for a calendar year 2018 Form

1040 return, or 03/31/2017 for a first quarter Form

941 return.

Signature and date. Form 4506 must be signed and

dated by the taxpayer listed on line 1a or 2a. The

IRS must receive Form 4506 within 120 days of the

date signed by the taxpayer or it will be rejected.

Ensure that all applicable lines, including lines 5

through 7, are completed before signing.

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Corporations. Generally, Form 4506 can be

signed by: (1) an officer having legal authority to bind

the corporation, (2) any person designated by the

board of directors or other governing body, or (3)

any officer or employee on written request by any

principal officer and attested to by the secretary or

other officer. A bona fide shareholder of record

owning 1 percent or more of the outstanding stock

of the corporation may submit a Form 4506 but must

provide documentation to support the requester's

right to receive the information.

All others. See section 6103(e) if the taxpayer has

died, is insolvent, is a dissolved corporation, or if a

trustee, guardian, executor, receiver, or

administrator is acting for the taxpayer.

Note. If the addresses on lines 3 and 4 are different

and you have not changed your address with the

IRS, file Form 8822, Change of Address, or Form

8822-B,Change of Address or Responsible Party —

Business, with Form 4506.

Connecticut, Delaware,

District of Columbia,

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kentucky, Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota, Missouri,

New Hampshire, New

Jersey, New York,

Pennsylvania, Rhode

Island, Vermont, Virginia,

West Virginia, Wisconsin

Individuals. Copies of jointly filed tax returns may

be furnished to either spouse. Only one signature is

required. Sign Form 4506 exactly as your name

appeared on the original return. If you changed your

name, also sign your current name.

You must check the box in the

signature area to acknowledge you

have the authority to sign and request

CAUTION the information. The form will not be

processed and returned to you if the box is

unchecked.

Documentation. For entities other than individuals,

you must attach the authorization document. For

example, this could be the letter from the principal

officer authorizing an employee of the corporation or

the letters testamentary authorizing an individual to

act for an estate.

Signature by a representative. A representative

can sign Form 4506 for a taxpayer only if this

authority has been specifically delegated to the

representative on Form 2848, line 5a. Form 2848

showing the delegation must be attached to Form

4506.

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act

Notice. We ask for the information on this form to

establish your right to gain access to the requested

return(s) under the Internal Revenue Code. We need

this information to properly identify the return(s) and

respond to your request. If you request a copy of a

tax return, sections 6103 and 6109 require you to

provide this information, including your SSN or EIN,

to process your request. If you do not provide this

information, we may not be able to process your

request. Providing false or fraudulent information

may subject you to penalties.

Routine uses of this information include giving it to

the Department of Justice for civil and criminal

litigation, and cities, states, the District of Columbia,

and U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use

in administering their tax laws. We may also

disclose this information to other countries under a

tax treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce

federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law

enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat

terrorism.

You are not required to provide the information

requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork

Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB

control number. Books or records relating to a form

or its instructions must be retained as long as their

contents may become material in the administration

of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns

and return information are confidential, as required

by section 6103.

The time needed to complete and file Form 4506

will vary depending on individual circumstances. The

estimated average time is: Learning about the law

or the form, 10 min.; Preparing the form, 16 min.;

and Copying, assembling, and sending the form

to the IRS, 20 min.

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of

these time estimates or suggestions for making

Form 4506 simpler, we would be happy to hear from

you. You can write to:

Internal Revenue Service

Tax Forms and Publications Division

1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526

Washington, DC 20224.

Do not send the form to this address. Instead, see

Where to file on this page.