Fillable Form 4506-T (2021)

What is Form 4506-T?

Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, is a form by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that U.S. taxpayers may use to request a tax return transcript from the federal tax agency.

Use Form 4506-T when you want to request one transcript. The IRS only allows one transcript per Form 4506-T. If you are requesting two or more types of transcripts, submit one form per request.

Where to get Form 4506-T?

You can download and print a copy of Form 4506-T that you can fill out manually from the official IRS website.

For your convenience, you can electronically fill out Form 4506-T on PDFRun.

How to fill out Form 4506-T?

Form 4506-T is a two-page form. The first page requires your taxpayer-related information and asks the type of transcript you want to obtain; the second page contains instructions on how to fill it out.

Answer Form 4506-T accurately and correctly to avoid any problems with your request.

Item 1a

Enter your full legal name, as it appears on your tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.

Item 1b

Enter your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If a joint return, enter the first SSN, ITIN, or Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Only enter your EIN if your request relates to a business return.

Item 2a

Enter your spouse’s name as shown on the tax return if a joint tax return.

Item 2b

Enter the second Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number if a joint tax return.

Item 3

Enter your current address, including apartment, room, or suite number, city, state, and ZIP code.

If you use a P.O. box address, enter it.

Item 4

Enter the address you used on your last filed return if applicable.

Item 5

Enter up to 10 number characters to create a unique customer file number that will appear on the transcript.

Answering Item 5 is not required; however, if you answer it, make sure to not use your SSN.

Line 6

Enter your tax form number.

Lines 6a to 6c

Mark the appropriate box to determine the transcript you are requesting. You may select:

• a. Return Transcript
• b. Tax Account Transcript
• c. Record of Account Transcript

Line 7

Mark the box if you are requesting a Verification of Non-Filing document.

Line 8

Mark the box if you are requesting a transcript of your Form W-2 or any filed form in 1099, 1098, and 5498 series.

If you need a copy of Form W-2 or Form 1099, you must contact the payer first. If you want to get a copy of Form W-2 or Form 1099 filed with your return, use Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, and request a copy of your return.

Line 9

Enter the ending year or period of tax years requested in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy.

If you are requesting more than four years or periods, attach another Form 4506-T.

If your request is related to quarterly tax returns, such as Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return, enter each quarter or tax period separately.

Signature of taxpayer(s)

Mark the appropriate box if you attest that you have read the attestation clause and upon so reading declares that you have the authority to sign Form 4506-T.

Signature

Affix your signature.

Date

Enter the date you signed the form.

Phone number of taxpayer on Line 1a or 2a

Enter your phone number.

Title

Enter your job title if the name on Line 1a is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust.

Spouse’s signature

Affix your spouse’s signature.

Date

Enter the date your spouse signed the form.

Types of Transcripts:

Tax Return Transcript

The Tax Return Transcript is only available for the current tax year and returns processed during the prior three years. It provides the information from your original return documents — Form 1040 series, Form 1065, Form 1120, Form 1120-A, Form 1120-H, Form 1120-L, and Form 1120S — as filed.

Tax Account Transcript

The Tax Account Transcript is available for the current tax year and up to 10 prior years. It provides basic data, such as return type, marital status, adjusted gross income, taxable income, and payment types.

Record of Account Transcript

The Record of Account Transcript combines the tax return and tax account transcripts. It is available for the current year and three prior tax years.

Wage and Income Transcript

The wage and income transcript shows data from information returns, such as Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series. Current tax year information is not available until the year after it is filed with the IRS.

Verification of Non-Filing Letter

The Verification of Non-Filing document is proof that you did not file a return for the year you requested, confirming that the IRS has no record of your Form 1040, Form 1040A, or Form 1040EZ. Take note that current-year requests are only available after June 15th.

How to access tax transcripts?

You can request to receive your return transcripts electronically or by mail using the Get Transcript feature on the IRS’s official website. Using this option requires that the primary taxpayer on the return is the one making the transcript request.

Request online

You need to create an account on the IRS website to opt to receive your tax transcripts electronically. This option lets you view, print, and download your transcript. To register and use the service, you will need:

• your SSN, date of birth, filing status, and mailing address from your latest tax return;
• a valid email account that you have access to;
• your personal account number from a credit card, mortgage, home equity loan, home equity line of credit or car loan; and
• a mobile phone with your name on the account.

Request by mail

To receive a printed copy of your transcript, your request needs to include:

• your SSN or ITIN;
• your date of birth; and
• the mailing address you used on your latest tax return.

Return and Account transcripts are deliverable by mail.

While waiting for your requested return transcript, take note that the IRS does not call, email, or send text messages. If you receive a random message from anyone claiming that he or she is from the federal agency, chances are it is a scam; thus, you should not respond.