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Form 4506 Request for Copy of Tax Return
(April 2025) Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed. OMB No. 1545-0429
Request may be rejected if the form is incomplete or illegible.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service For more information about Form 4506, visit www.irs.gov/form4506.
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).
6 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Year or period requested. Enter the ending date of the tax year or period using the mm/dd/yyyy format (see instructions).
/ / / / / / / /
/ / / / / / / /
8 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
a Cost for each return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
b Number of returns requested on line 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Total cost. Multiply line 8a by line 8b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
9 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 . . . . .
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.
Signatory attests that he/she has read the attestation clause and upon so reading Phone number of taxpayer on line
1a or 2a
declares that he/she has the authority to sign the Form 4506. See instructions
Signature (see instructions) Date
Sign
Here Print/Type name Title (if line 1a above is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust)
Spouse’s signature Date
Print/Type name
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 2. Cat. No. 41721E Form 4506 (Rev. 4-2025)
Form 4506 (Rev. 4-2025) Page 2
Individuals. Copies of jointly filed tax returns may
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code Chart for all other returns be furnished to either spouse. Only one signature is
unless otherwise noted. required. Sign Form 4506 exactly as your name
For returns not in appeared on the original return. If you changed your
Future Developments Form 1040 series, name, also sign your current name.
Mail to:
For the latest information about Form 4506 and its if the address on Corporations. Generally, Form 4506 can be
instructions, go to www.irs.gov/form4506. the return was in: signed by: (1) an officer having legal authority to bind
the corporation, (2) any person designated by the
General Instructions Connecticut, Delaware, board of directors or other governing body, or (3)
District of Columbia, any officer or employee on written request by any
Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, principal officer and attested to by the secretary or
lines, including lines 5 through 7, have been
Kentucky, Maine, other officer. A bona fide shareholder of record
completed.
Maryland, owning 1 percent or more of the outstanding stock
Designated Recipient Notification. Internal Massachusetts, Internal Revenue Service of the corporation may submit a Form 4506 but must
Revenue Code, Section 6103(c), limits disclosure Michigan, New RAIVS Team provide documentation to support the requester's
and use of return information received pursuant to Hampshire, New Jersey, Stop 6705 S-2 right to receive the information.
the taxpayer’s consent and holds the recipient New York, North Kansas City, MO Partnerships. Generally, Form 4506 can be
subject to penalties for any unauthorized access, Carolina, Ohio, 64999 signed by any person who was a member of the
other use, or redisclosure without the taxpayer’s Pennsylvania, Rhode partnership during any part of the tax period
express permission or request. Island, South Carolina, requested on line 7.
Taxpayer Notification. Internal Revenue Code, Tennessee, Vermont,
Virginia, West Virginia, All others. See section 6103(e) if the taxpayer has
Section 6103(c), limits disclosure and use of return
Wisconsin died, is insolvent, is a dissolved corporation, or if a
information provided pursuant to your consent and
trustee, guardian, executor, receiver, or
holds the recipient subject to penalties, brought by
administrator is acting for the taxpayer.
private right of action, for any unauthorized access, Alabama, Alaska,
other use, or redisclosure without your express Arizona, Arkansas, Note: If you are Heir at law, Next of kin, or
permission or request. California, Colorado, Beneficiary you must be able to establish a material
Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, interest in the estate or trust.
Purpose of form. Use Form 4506 to request a copy
of your tax return. You can also designate (on line 5) Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Documentation. For entities other than individuals,
a third party to receive the tax return. Minnesota, Mississippi, you must attach the authorization document. For
Missouri, Montana, example, this could be the letter from the principal
How long will it take? It may take up to 75 Nebraska, Nevada, New officer authorizing an employee of the corporation or
calendar days for us to process your request. Mexico, North Dakota, Internal Revenue Service the letters testamentary authorizing an individual to
Where to file. Attach payment and mail Form 4506 Oklahoma, Oregon, RAIVS Team act for an estate.
to the address below for the state you lived in, or the South Dakota, Texas, P.O. Box 9941
Signature by a representative. A representative
state your business was in, when that return was Utah, Washington, Mail Stop 6734
can sign Form 4506 for a taxpayer only if this
filed. There are two address charts: one for Wyoming, a foreign Ogden, UT 84409
authority has been specifically delegated to the
individual returns (Form 1040 series) and one for all country, American
representative on Form 2848, line 5a. Form 2848
other returns. Samoa, Puerto Rico,
showing the delegation must be attached to Form
If you are requesting a return for more than one Guam, the
4506.
year or period and the chart below shows two Commonwealth of the
different addresses, send your request based on the Northern Mariana
Islands, the U.S. Virgin Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act
address of your most recent return. Notice. We ask for the information on this form to
Islands, or A.P.O. or
establish your right to gain access to the requested
Chart for individual returns F.P.O. address
return(s) under the Internal Revenue Code. We need
(Form 1040 series) this information to properly identify the return(s) and
If you filed an Specific Instructions respond to your request. If you request a copy of a
tax return, sections 6103 and 6109 require you to
individual return Mail to: Line 1b. Enter the social security number (SSN) or provide this information, including your SSN or EIN,
and lived in: individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for to process your request. If you do not provide this
the individual listed on line 1a, or enter the employer information, we may not be able to process your
Alabama, Arizona, identification number (EIN) for the business listed on request. Providing false or fraudulent information
Arkansas, Florida, line 1a. For example, if you are requesting Form may subject you to penalties.
Georgia, Louisiana, 1040 that includes Schedule C (Form 1040), enter
Mississippi, New Mexico, Routine uses of this information include giving it to
your SSN. the Department of Justice for civil and criminal
North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Internal Revenue Service Line 3. Enter your current address. If you use a P.O. litigation, and cities, states, the District of Columbia,
Carolina, Tennessee, RAIVS Team box, include it on this line 3. If you are currently and U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use
Texas, a foreign country, Stop 6716 AUSC incarcerated, include your inmate identification in administering their tax laws. We may also
American Samoa, Puerto Austin, TX 73301 number, name and address on this line 3. disclose this information to other countries under a
Rico, Guam, the Line 4. Enter the address shown on the last return tax treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce
Commonwealth of the filed if different from the address entered on line 3. federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law
Northern Mariana Islands, enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat
Note. If the addresses on lines 3 and 4 are different terrorism.
the U.S. Virgin Islands, or and you have not changed your address with the
A.P.O. or F.P.O. address IRS, file Form 8822, Change of Address, or Form You are not required to provide the information
8822-B,Change of Address or Responsible Party — requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork
Connecticut, Delaware, Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB
District of Columbia, Business, with Form 4506.
control number. Books or records relating to a form
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Line 7. Enter the end date of the tax year or period or its instructions must be retained as long as their
Kentucky, Maine, requested in mm/dd/yyyy format. This may be a contents may become material in the administration
Maryland, Internal Revenue Service calendar year, fiscal year or quarter. Enter each of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns
Massachusetts, RAIVS Team quarter requested for quarterly returns. Example: and return information are confidential, as required
Minnesota, Missouri, Stop 6705 S-2 Enter 12/31/2018 for a calendar year 2018 Form by section 6103.
New Hampshire, New Kansas City, MO 64999 1040 return, or 03/31/2017 for a first quarter Form
Jersey, New York, 941 return. The time needed to complete and file Form 4506
Pennsylvania, Rhode will vary depending on individual circumstances. The
Signature and date. Form 4506 must be signed and estimated average time is: Learning about the law
Island, Vermont, Virginia, dated by the taxpayer listed on line 1a or 2a. The
West Virginia, Wisconsin or the form, 10 min.; Preparing the form, 16 min.;
IRS must receive Form 4506 within 120 days of the and Copying, assembling, and sending the form
date signed by the taxpayer or it will be rejected. to the IRS, 20 min.
Alaska, California, Ensure that all applicable lines, including lines 5
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Internal Revenue Service through 7, are completed before signing. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of
Kansas, Michigan, RAIVS Team these time estimates or suggestions for making
Montana, Nebraska, Form 4506 simpler, we would be happy to hear from
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P.O. Box 9941 You must check the box in the
Nevada, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oregon, South
Dakota, Utah,
Mail Stop 6734
Ogden, UT 84409 ! signature area to acknowledge you
have the authority to sign and request
CAUTION the information. The form will not be
you. You can write to:
Internal Revenue Service
Tax Forms and Publications Division
Washington, Wyoming 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526
processed and returned to you if the box is
Washington, DC 20224.
unchecked.
Do not send the form to this address. Instead, see
Where to file on this page.
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