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How to Order Tax Return Transcripts

Step 1: Go to the IRS website.

Step 2: Under the “Tools” heading click on the “Get a Tax Transcript by Mail” link.

Image showing to click on the "Get a Tax Transcript by Mail" link

Step 3: Click on the “Get Transcript by MAIL” button.

Image showing to click on the "Get Transcript by MAIL" button.

Step 4: Enter all of the requested information into the form and click the “Continue” button.

Image showing to enter all of the required information and then to click the "Continue" button.

Step 5: Select the type of transcript and the tax year you wish to order.

Image showing the order form for Tax Return transcripts on the IRS webpage

Step 5a: Select “Return Transcript”.

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Step 5b: Select the appropriate year you wish to order. This information will be listed on your verification worksheet. Then click the “Continue” button.

Image showing to select the appropriate year you wish to order and then click the "Continue" button.Step 6: Be sure your request was successful.

Image showing what a successful request looks like.You should see a page similar to this one if your request went through properly. If you have tried multiple times and are not able to successfully request your transcripts you can call the IRS directly at 1-800-908-9946.