Online Copy Of Tax Return

A report by Pune-based ValueNotes, estimates that as many as 360,000 US tax returns were prepared in India in 2006. It anticipates further growth, estimating at least 1.6 million returns will be prepared here in 2011. The estimates are conservative and the potential is much larger at 22 million returns per year by 2011, but actual offshoring will be limited by CPA firms' inhibitions about offshoring. However, competitive pressures could force many more firms to offshore.

Says Glen Keenan, President of Xpitax, a facilitating outfit "The whole outsourcing business requires quite a shift in thinking for the CPA firms, so comfort factor has to be really high in order to do that"

The accounting and audit services are relatively new in offshoring and are gradually gaining maturity with each passing tax season. Unlike other services, which are traditionally outsourced due to cost pressures, the demand for Returns offshoring is stems from the lack of accountants and excessive workload during the "tax season". The number of CPAs and other qualified accountants in the US are just not enough to meet the increasing demand from increasing tax compliance, SarbanesOxley related work, estate planning, advisory etc. The demand-supply mismatch has led to severe competition for experienced accountants and salaries are skyrocketing, even at starting levels. CPA firms are discovering that offshored Returns are not only turned around faster, but are also 40% to 60% cheaper. CPA firms after initial success with Returns preparation is slowly sending more work offshore: bookkeeping, financial statements analysis etc
Adds ValueNotes CEO, Arun Jethmalani, "The industry will quickly move beyond 1040s. Both the vendors and buyers are at an inflection point on the maturity graph, and we expect tax returns preparation will drive penetration into a wider range of offshored professional accounting services."

The Indian offshore services provider landscape consists of captives of the Big Four audit firms (KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and TouchA and Ernst & Young), American facilitating firms / agencies (Xpitax, SurePrep, CCH, IFR), Tier-1 multi-service BPOs (MphasiS, Datamatics, OPI), Tier-2 BPOs (PB Tech Impact Solutions, Cosmic Internet Technologies) and F&A BPOs owned/ controlled by Indian Chartered Accountants (GKM Management services, Business Accounting Services, Accountant Anywhere, Enablizer)

Pratibha K, analyst at ValueNotes feels "Facilitators like Xpitax and SurePrep are best positioned to service CPA firms, while Indian CA BPOs are well placed to operate as complete back-offices for accounting firms"

Based on analysis that included extensive primary research, ValueNotes has picked three winners from the current crop of vendors: Xpitax, GKM Management Services and Business Accounting Services.

Karthikeyan, MD, GKM Management Services opines, "As Chartered Accountants, we feel our biggest advantage is that we can speak the global language of accounting with the CPAs. We feel this is a good differentiating factor for us compared to the large corporate vendors. CPAs are bound to trust us more than the tech companies because of our common accounting background."

The ValueNotes report titled "Offshoring Tax Return Preparation to India" suggests that return preparation will set the stage for other accounting services to be sent to India.


95 Responses to “Online Copy Of Tax Return”

  1. Printing Online tax forms in black & white?
    I’m filing a tax return for NJ 1040 2010 that has red lines and boxes to fill in.
    Is it ok to send a copy of this form in black and white, as long as the PDF is the correct form?

  2. Can you submit tax forms online?
    Through of course irs.gov. Also what type of circumstances allow me to get a copy of a tax return or transcript free? Their website is vague on whether they charge indefinitely for any copy of tax return information.

  3. How do i get a copy of last year’s tax return?
    Is there any way to see my tax return from the 2009-2010 year? I’m just getting back into school and never filed for any type of financial aid. I just tried filling out a Fasfa and realized i didn’t have my tax return anywhere because i just moved recently. Is there anyway to see it online just to get the info so i can do so?

  4. Delay in Processing my tax return. Reference #1201?
    I filed Jan 17. It was accepted Jan 18. Online status said unless they find a mistake I should receive my refund Jan 30 (direct deposit) Then a few days after that, that status changed to this:

    Refund Status Results

    There is a delay in processing your tax return. For more information, please continue.
    If you have questions or need additional information, please have the following on hand when you call:

    * A copy of this page.
    * A copy of your tax return.
    * The Social Security Number, Filing Status, and refund amount claimed on your return.
    * Any notice that you have received concerning your refund.

    Please mention reference number 1201 to the IRS Customer Service Representative.
    IRS Hours of Service:
    Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    Call:
    1-800-829-0582, when asked for an extension, enter 462.
    From outside the US call 215-516-2000.
    TTY/TDD: 1-800-829-4059

    Called and first rep said nothing is wrong, everyone is getting this message, then she said they hadn’t received my return for 2008, she also added in that they have 3 weeks to process my return, so basically shut up and keep waiting. So that wasn’t reassuring.

    My mom filed after me and hers went to Processing Status, to you will receive your deposit on 2/4.

    So I called again, and the rep told me that its a generic code and that she looked over my taxes and everything looks fine. She said that people who are receiving the EIC are being looked at very carefully.She also said that she can see about a week or two before when I am going to receive my money back, and she said at this time, it doesnt say anything. So aggrevating!

    So she said wait a week and call back.So I will be calling back Feb 6 and see what they have to say!

  5. How do I get copies of my Federal tax returns?
    Is there a way for me to get copies of my past three years’ worth of Fedreal tax returns? I filed online and probably made copies at the time, but I can’t find them now. Anyone know the best way to retrieve them? Thanks!

  6. How to get a tax return form when I efiled?
    Hi! I did my 2010 tax return on Turbo Tax online – so I efiled. About a month ago, I received my tax return via direct deposit, so throughout this whole process, I have had no paper.

    Besides my W2 form, I have no paper. But I’m applying for financial aid for Emerson College who insist they need a copy of MY (the student)’s tax return form for 2010. My parents and I are really confused– how can I send it when I don’t have it?

  7. Where can I get a quick, fast easy copy of my tax returns from the past 2 years?
    My husband and I are about to go apply for a mortgage here in about a week. We need copies of our W-2′s and tax returns. I know he can call his employer and have them send copies of his W-2′s… but we need copies of his tax returns from the past 2 years. I heard you can go online and get them (even print them out right away) but how? I need the copies of the tax returns like ASAP! If anyone has suggestions, PLEASE LET US KNOW!! We need to get them fast… We don’t mind paying a little money… but if anyone knows an easy way to get them online and print them out, let me know… or if I am going to have to do it the hard way and go to the IRS building and do it myself. I have been on http://www.irs.gov but they want you to fill out a form and send it in the mail and wait for them to send it back to you, isn’t there any easier way? Thanks everyone!!!
    Ok people… you dont have to be smart asses… I live in FL and we lost a lot of things during the storms. I just need copies of the past 2 years… if you are going to be smart about it, then DON’T REPLY! I am only wanting real responses. If I had them here with me, DO YOU THINK I WOULD BE ASKING FOR COPIES OF THEM? Please only people who can answer my question respond. Thank you…

  8. Copy of E- tax return?
    I need a copy of my tax return and can’t remember which online company I used. I went through all the ones listed on the IRS page. Any ideas??

  9. I Used an online tax service this year…….?
    Upon completing my tax return, the confirmation page states that the IRS rec’d and accepts my return,, do I need to mail them a copy of anything?

  10. You should have kept a copy of them.

    If you paid someone to do them for you they will have a copy.

    In the future KEEP A COPY.

  11. How do I access my W-2 form or my completed tax return info virtually?
    I need my tax information/earnings for a financial aid application. But my W-2 is misplaced and my taxes were done online and I didn’t have the means to print a copy. How can I get this info fast? I’ve seen sites that ask you for tons of info and promise that they get your documents sent in minutes if you pay a fee, but how do I know to trust it? Thanks.

  12. What are the differences between using e file and a hard copy for tax returns?
    I don’t understand how I would send in my w-2 of 1009′s if I file online. That is the most important thing I am concerned about. Please explain how that would be done. If there are any other major differences please explain those too, so I can see if I should decide to use e file.
    I meant to say “or 1099′S”

  13. you can get transcripts free, file a 4506
    copies of your return will cost you
    whether the 3rd party filing is still active you will have to check but more than likely it is over once tax season is over
    you can go to http://www.irs.gov, find the forms you need, file them out on your computer, download copies for yourself and one to file, and manually send it in

  14. are the online companys who say they can get you back copies of income tax return documents and w-2 forms safe?
    to go through? They say they can get your last years w- 2 quickly for approx 30.00.

  15. How do I get a copy of my 2007 tax return?
    I’m applying for financial aid at school. Who do I contact to get a copy of my 2007 tax return. Can I do it online and does it cost anything? Thanks.

  16. Do i send a w2 with an amended return if the w2 wasnt the problem?
    I sent in my federal tax return online through turbo tax and realized there was an error and checked the wrong box for how long i was in school. I have printed my ammended return but im confused if i should send a copy of my w2 and 1098-t or just the ammended return?

  17. Where can I get a copy of my tax return if I filed online?
    I need a copy of my tax return to submit to school but I filed online and am not sure of exactly what they need. Can anyone enlighten me? :)

  18. Obtain a copy of federal tax returns by e-mail?
    I need to obtain a copy of my federal tax return quickly. I see that there are several services online that claim that they can retrieve and e-mail the retun to you within 24 hours. Has anybody ever used one of these services? Which one? Did it work?

  19. Log in to your Turbo Tax account and print out a copy of your completed form. (You should have done this anyway when you e-filed, just so you’d have a copy for your records.)

    You can sign the bottom of the printed form, even though it says “DO NOT FILE” in big letters across the front. Colleges are used to the fact that most of their students file electronically.

  20. Did you not make a print of your tax return while online?

    You can contact the online software company and should be able to get a copy of the whole return, but may be you need to pay a price to get it.

  21. Filed taxes online and using paper mail option. Do I need to send a copy of my federal with my state return?
    I thought that I mail my federal to a certain place and my state return to the address for my state filing (state is illinois).
    Please clarify what I am to include in my State return?

  22. I Need A Copy of My Federal Tax Return?
    This year, I filed by taxes online. I had a copy of my tax return. However, I had a flood in my house. I lost a lot of important papers.

    Now, I need a copy of my federal tax return. How can I get a copy? Can I get one online?

  23. What parts to fill out on my tax return form?
    So i need to have a signed copy of both me and my parents tax return form. So since i printed mines online would i just need to do the label and filling status and then sign it? This is for financial aid and its for verification.

  24. You can’t. I mean you already said you don’t have a printer and the IRS does not email copies. Online places you filled with will send you a pdf copy of what you filed. Look for that option when you log in. If you didn’t fie with an online service, you’re out of luck. The IRS will not fax you a copy of your return only mail it. Anyone else doesn’t have access to your records

  25. How can I review my tax return from the IRS, not what I submitted?
    I submitted my return & got back $400 more in direct deposit. I need to know how I can get an official copy of what my return actually looks like, not what I submitted, can I do that & is it available online? Will the irs send me something in the mail?

  26. Instantpainrelief2008 on November 2nd, 2011 at 5:44 am

    How do I prevent ID thieves from stealing my personal information over the internet?
    I did my income tax return online, and I kept a copy of all my returns on my pc. I also bought merchandise online using my credit cards. Is there some way that I can quarantine this kind of information so that ID thieves cannot get to them? Or should I just delete the information from my pc?

  27. How do I find out if mine or my husband’s name is listed first on 2009s tax return?
    I know I can look at last year’s tax return and see but I did it online and can’t find my copy of it.

  28. p.molino@sbcglobal.net on November 2nd, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Where can I get a copy of my W2 form so I can file my tax return early.?
    My tax represenitive said I can probally get it online through the company who generates our paychex.Need to file early and not wait till they come in the mail.California

  29. how can i get an 4506-t tax form from the irs?
    i need to submit a copy of my tax return for financial aid purposes and i need to fill out the 4506-T along with some other forms. the problem is that the online copy of the form has text blocked out and is unreadable, (see link: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf )so where else can i get a paper copy?

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  31. Can California Tax Return Forms be gotten online?
    For some reason I have gotten my employer W2 forms for federal but haven’t seen my California State copy. Can this form be downloaded online?
    Also, what’s the cheapest most reliable method of doing tax returns. Of course my radar is always on for the solicitors so I will assess and choose the least subjective option.
    Thanks for your answer. I think the document I am referring to is the “state copy” per your explanation. I have always received it separately from the federal w2s and usually I just a couple hundreds from it. Any idea how I can get the “state copy” online?

  32. proud trucker wife on November 8th, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    tax returns?
    is there any way to get a copy of my 2006 tax returns online without cost? thanks for any help

  33. How do I amend my 2007 Income Tax return (Form 1040X?
    I have a problem and let’s just say that am quite out of knowledge on how to go about filling in Form 1040X from the IRS website. I need assistance here because I am so desperate like right about now.

    Well, I failed to disclose my full income and federal/state/local taxes withheld for 2007. It was my very first time to file taxes and so, coming to know of the very many cases in which tax preparers trick unsuspecting tax payers out there in trying to defraud the IRS by putting in unwarranted deductions to get bigger refunds, I decided to file my taxes online by myself (I used “Intuit/Turbotax” because it’s easy to follow their instructions on filing).

    Anyway, I thought that a person could file returns on every W-2 that is received from the employer and that was the grievous mistake I made. I ended up filing only once (as is the lawful case) but with only one employer in lieu of 4. Now am required by the IRS to fill in Form 1040X and it’s so confusing, I’d rather do statistics at MIT! I don’t even have a ‘hard copy’ of my 2007 return since I did it electronically and TurboTax only shows a summary of my AGI, taxes withheld and overpayment (refund) or underpayment (tax liability).

    Going to Jackson Hewitt is like $ 300 (for what?) and HRBlock isn’t that cost-friendly either so I need assistance from a person who’s done an amendment before to hastily come to my aid or else the IRS will start to “breathe down my neck” and who wants that for the love of life?

    Help!

    - Andrew -

  34. Is there any way of finding income tax return copy online?
    Is there any way of finding income tax return copy online?

  35. No U cannot find the Income tax return online but U can file the return online

  36. How can i get an online copy of last years tax return without waiting for a mail version?

  37. by federal law, your employer must provide it before february 1. if you need it in a hurry, go to the company web site, or telephone the payroll office by telephone. maybe they can fax it to you. in any case, contact them to make sure they have your mailing address.

    good luck!

  38. get a 4506T form filled out and send it to The IRS –it is not the complete form but it shows what you entered on each line. Sice the 1040 hasn’t changed just match it up

  39. Hi,

    I have found this site to be use full. Check it out……..

  40. hi there,how can I download my copies of 2007 and 2008 tax returns online?
    Because it’s too far to drive to the state tax revenue to ask for the copies.Thank you

  41. Here is the link to the IRS. Search on the Internet “(fill in your State name) Tax return copies”. If you used software to file on line that software has a copy of your returns. If you used a web site to file your returns logging back into that web site would have a copy of your returns. Hopes this helps you save that driving time and gas cost!

  42. Same story here…
    Filed on the 6th, accpeted on the 18th. Original DD date 2/3 then 2/10 then today (2/5/09) code 1201. I called and spoke to a rep, he was nice and said that I owed back taxes. I thought I did due to an ammendment from 2007. He checked and found that I actually owed nothing. He said the delay could take 3 weeks and to call back on the 17th. I asked could he code my account that I owed nothing so my refund could get DD, he said “no”. He said that it (the system) has to go through it’s “checks” and it could take 3 weeks. I personally dont believe that. I believe it was going through it’s “checks” when the date kept changing, so I have faith that it will be deposited tomorrow. He did confirm that they only DD on Fridays so hopefully we will all wake up to nice big balances in our accounts tomorrow morning!

    I feel so bad for everyone because right now everyone’s in a tight spot with money as am I, but just remember worrying about it wont change the outcome. Just call and speak to someone and remember their magic word is “3 weeks” becuase they don’t want us all calling them. So check your account every Friday…it will come just hold on!! :-)

  43. Yes, as long as the numbers appear in the correct places. It’s possible it might prevent it from being machine read, but as long as a human can read it, that’s the important thing – although it could possibly delay your refund, but I doubt it.
    _

  44. nicholas_sevas_tra on November 19th, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    College financial aid, copy of tax returns?
    Okay I just got a letter/email from my college saying to continue the financial aid process I need to fill out a form (I did) and a copy of my 2010 tax returns. Well I did them online, so got nothing in the mail, and the form they are talking about would be the 1040EZ form correct? I ask because this is my first year doing my own taxes and my first year doing them online. I printed off that form and it says PREVIEW ONLY in watermark across some parts. Would that be a problem? Thanks.

  45. is there any way to view a copy of my 2005 federal tax return online???
    i need to find a way to view my return, as i have lost my copy during a move and am trying to enroll in school. stupid me, i was unaware i would need this information in order to file for grants and student loans. HELP!!!!!

  46. The IRS will provide a transcript of that return at no cost, just call them. A copy will cost you.

  47. If I understand your question correctly, you did not e-file your returns, in which case you send only the fed return to the fed address and only the state to the state address. With each return, include a copy of your W2 ( the W2′s are marked for where to go to ). Your refunds will take longer to arrive than if the returns were e-filed

  48. hrblockerrolquinn on November 25th, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Dear andrew: Take a deep breath of air and lets do this together. First it sounds like you received a CP 2000 notice from the IRS or CP 2035/2057 it’s just the IRS way of saying lets fix this. Now get a 1040X form. It has 3 main columns, original amount, net change and correct amount. If you have all of your original W2s enter the numbers from the one you filed in the original column, if you do not have them you will have to use the IRS numbers or ask them for a transcript. Do the best you can and mail it in. If you are not correct the IRS will show you where you blew it and correct it for you. You will make a hit if you send them some money also, although you may or may not owe.
    This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provide. Click on my profile to read more.
    Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor

  49. Any way to get a hold of my federal tax return online?
    I need a copy for school, but cannot find mine. Is it possible?

  50. Bostonian In MO on November 26th, 2011 at 3:43 am

    Unless you used a tax preparer that makes copies available on line, there’s no way to get one. The IRS does not make your tax returns available on line. If you need an actual copy of a return you must order it from the IRS, pay $39.00 for it, and wait about 6 weeks for it. If a transcript will do you can have that for free in about 10 days by mail or in a few minutes by fax.

  51. Send a Form 4506-T http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf to the IRS to get a transcript of the return. It takes about 10 days and there is no charge. If you need a copy of the return as filed, you’ll need to send them a Form 4506 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf , pay $57 for it, and wait about 6 weeks.

    Next time, print out a copy of the return and keep it for your records. Also make a written note of the site and the ID and password and keep it all in a safe place.

  52. Make a copy of the form that you printed and that will be just fine.

  53. How can get the a copy of my income tax returns of last three years?
    Due to some reason i have lost my returns file is there any way i can get the receipts and statements of last three years online or any other way.

  54. Tell the truth & shame the devil on November 30th, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    The IRS allows you to order forms by mail. See the website below. They also have a number that you can call to order forms- 1-800-829-3676

  55. How do I get an online copy of my 2007 tax return?

  56. The IRS does not have that information on their website. However, if you used an online tax program to file your return, then you may be able to login and print the return again. If you used an accountant, she or he will be able to give you a copy. If you self-prepared, then your only option would be to contact the IRS and see if they can provide you a copy. That may be impossible as well. Your best bet may be to reprepare your return, even if it means getting new copies of your W-2s and all other supporting information. That should be good enough for the student loans.

  57. StephenWeinstein on November 30th, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    You are not allowed to use that form unless you complete the entire form, send the original to the government, and send only a copy to financial aid.

    If you need the form only for finacial aid, and do not need to send it to the government, then you may send the government Form 4506-T to obtain a “verification of nonfiling” that you can send to financial aid instead of the tax return.

  58. Sounds like TurboTax (yes?). If so, then if they do accept the return, there is no need to send any W-2′s or 1099′s, etc.

  59. p-nut butter princess on December 1st, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    tax return?
    I done my tax return with HR Block last year and does anyone know where I can get a copy of my tax return online from thanks in advance

  60. Where online can I view a copy of an Isle of Man tax return form?
    I have searched here but they don’t seem to have a copy of the return form itself

    http://www.gov.im/treasury/incometax

  61. brittany_michelle_3 on December 2nd, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Tax Return?
    last year I filed for my taxes online and now I am needing to fill out this form thats asking how much my return was and I dont have a copy of my tax return and I cant remember what site I used, I know its not turbo tax, I think it starts with an E (not e-file) can anyone tell me some e-file sites?

  62. How do I get a free copy of my prior year’s tax return online?
    IRS Tax Return copy

  63. How do I find my 2009 tax return?
    I need it for this year’s return. I did it online as simple as possible, submitted it, and got my return. How do I find a copy of it? I never kept one. I didnt know I needed to.

  64. I doubt whether the Acknowledgement form can actually be recovered.
    However the IT department will issue a duplicate certificate that you have filed your IT return on so & so dates.It is chargeable.

  65. To get your AGI you can call and ask. You can also fax in form 4506-T for a FREE copy of the tax return. (Form 4506 is the $57 copy.)

    If you can’t remember your PIN, you can often go here to generate a new one .

    http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=213471,00.html

  66. Ask me another one!

  67. 2007 Federal Income Tax Return – W2 Question?
    I’m about to file 2007 Federal tax return. But I have question before I submit my return to IRS (paper return, not online).

    I have copy (xerox copy) of W2 form. I misplaced my original W2 form that I got from my employer. My question is, Is it okay to submit xerox copy of W2 with my tax return to IRS?

    I want to confirm that to avoid any IRS penalties.

    Thank you,

    Samir

  68. maltesefalcon98110 on December 7th, 2011 at 2:18 am

    I am 23/m new to tax procedure. I thought I filed my W2-tax return, but realized never recieved return…?
    I thought I filed successfully through turbotax online for my 2005 W-2, but I never recieved a return. I absolutely need a copy of my 2005 return to allow my wife to get her visa, this is the only thing holding back the visa. The maximum amount I would owe to the IRS would be under $500. How can I pay this as soon as possible and get a copy of my 2005 tax return? How long would this take? And which way would be the most successful in terms of speed? Thank you for your time in reading this. -Shane

  69. Where can i find my 2009 – 2010 tax return online?
    i really need to find my 2009 – 2010 tax return in hopes of being accepted into some online college courses. i filed my own taxes that year and i cant find my copy of them anywhere and was wondering if anyone knew where i could go to get an immediate copy of them, perhaps from some kind of government site that always has an available copy in case of something like this. any help is greatly appreciated.

  70. You can expect to get copy of the return from IRS in 60 days. However, you can get transcripts in 10 days. In most of the cases, the transcripts serve the purpose.

    1. Form 4506 is Request for Copy of Tax Return. You will get copy of tax return file by you along with all the attachments (like W2, 1099..). For each return the charges are $39 and IRS takes about 60 days to complete your request. In the Form 4506 you can also authorize a third party to receive the return.

    2. Normally, for most of the requirements your purpose is served if you ask IRS for Transcripts instead of your tax return. You can order a transcript by calling 1-800-829-1040, or using Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return. There is no fee for a transcript. Transcripts have most of the information from your tax return including information from W2, 1099.

  71. Is there a site where I can get a copy of my 2006 tax return?
    I think just a transcript can be used and I’ve heard that those are free. Is there any way I can print a transcript online?

  72. Question regarding mending a tax return?
    I filed our 2010 tax return online so we could get our regular return, and decided to file an amendment for the first time homebuyers tax credit. I haven’t mailed in the amendment yet because I am not sure if I need to send in a copy of our entire return, or just mail in the 5405 for the credit?
    That should say *amending a tax return, not mending.

  73. If you file electronically you will receive tax deposit faster than if you file a paper return. You only have to attach W2(s) and 1099(s) that have tax withholdings to a paper tax return.

  74. Is there a way to obtain a copy (online) of my 2005 California State Tax Return that I filed?
    I filed CA state tax, and got a small refund, but now I can’t find a copy of my filed form and I desperately need it.

  75. Actually the “print-out” from the local IRS office is no longer a slam-dunk; as the IRS officially stopped providing them upon request back in 2005. Having said that, though, if you are nice and polite you can usually get one of the IRS employees to print one out for you as long as you understand that they aren’t REQUIRED to do so.

    SOOOooooo…if the taxpayer ahead of you just delivered the “I pay your salary” speech and called the employee a “Jack-Booted Nazi” he or she may not be too considerate of providing additional customer service to you when you walk up.

    I’d advise you to have the Form 4506-T completed when you approach the counter. Click on the first link below to pull up an Adobe copy of the form you can prepare and print out.

    G’Luck…

    Mike Womack, Sr. Partner
    Zero Degrees Tax LLP
    Moore, OK
    Lawton, OK

    p.s. IF you had used the services of a Tax Pro you could simply go to them and have them print you out a copy. You get what you pay for!

  76. Yes. You can get your IRS issued tax return transcripts in 1-2 business days from Accuverify.com

  77. can i get a copy of my tax returns online?
    i need one to fill out my grant papers.my old house burned to the ground.

  78. Not online. No.

  79. They should have given you a copy when they did you taxes, and should still have it if you just ask. I mean, you paid for it.

  80. If its a copy of the original, there should be no problem. We lost a copy of our W-2 last year for our 2006 taxes and my husbands employer just gave us a Xerox copy of the form and we filed that and we had no problems with the Feds.

  81. Bostonian In MO on December 13th, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Sorry, but they’re not available on line. You have to print out the request and mail it in. The copies will be mailed to you.

  82. No, you have to file a form with the IRS. It’s form 4506, which you can get online, link below. Apparently you won’t be able to get you 2004 return (which you filed this year) until next year.

  83. Income Tax return: filing online?
    If I file my income tax return online, do I need to submit a copy of my w2 forms or any documents? If so, how do I submit them?

  84. Your W-2s are a set. There should be a federal copy, a state copy, a local tax copy (irrelevant in California) and a for you copy. If you don’t have what you need, make a photocopy of what you have.

  85. IRS.GOV , download form 4506-T, and mail to address listed on the second page or even fax form to fax numbers provided. Your will usually receive the “Return Transcript” with in 7-10 days. Or call 1-800-829-1040, 1-800-829-8374 and ask for a “Return Transcript” to mailed to you.
    This “Return Transcript” is free and it is a line by line of your tax return you filed. All schools and loan office accept this instead of your actual tax return. Your own copy of your return is not acceptable because the schools etc do not know that the return was actually filed.

  86. Nowhere. Send IRS Form 4506-T http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf and ask for a return transcript that has all the informatin you need or you will have to pay $57 for a photocopy.

  87. I need a copy of my 2007 tax return for school?
    I filed online but the website I did it on said its d!wn until January of next year. If I cant get the copy I cant start school. Is there anything I can do that isnt gonna cost me an arm and a leg? Please help@

  88. Do I need a copy of last years full tax return form or just the transcript to carry over losses to this year’s?
    Ok so my hard drive crashed on my other computer and I cannot recover the PDF file of the income taxes/schedule D I submitted via turbotax (it was not created online so it does not save when submitted).

    I had a capital gains loss of 7000 in 2008 which I claimed on that years taxes (3000 max). My 2009 capital gains will not offset the remaining 4000 carryover balance.

    My question is, how do I carry over the remaining balance on this years tax statement? Do i need to submit to have my last years ENTIRE income tax form sent to me ($50) or can I just get last years TRANSCRIPT. If I dont need to spend the money to get the full version of the return I can get the transcript for free. I just need to know which one would have all the information I will need to carry over last years losses.

    Thanks for any help!

  89. If you filed an income tax return using turbo-tax a copy of the return would be on the computer you use in the turbo-tax program. If you are referring to your refund that may be another story. One of the problems with people using programs like turbo-tax and filing on line is that they do not understand that receipt of the return by the IRS must be verified. Normally that comes in about 48 hours. However if there was a problem and the person using the program did not follow up on that the filing may never have been completed. You can call the IRS at (800)–829–1040 to verify that you did file or you can ask a copy by completing and mailing Form 4506. The following link will take you to that form; http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf , there will be a charge of $39.00. If you live near an IRS office the fastest way would be to go into the office but that does not mean that they will be prompt once you are there, it is just faster than the mail.

  90. In order to get a cpoy of your 2007 tax return you will have to fill out IRS Form 4506T and request a copy of your IRS tax return. This should help. Click on the link below to obtain a copy of this form.

  91. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. You will go through an automated system, then talk to a representative who will send it to you. Expect to be on hold for about 30-45 minutes.

  92. No you will not have to submit a copy of your W2s.

    You may or may not have to submit a document to the taxing agency. For federal taxation purposes there are still certain circumstances that you must file a form 8453.

    And, state laws vary, you might or might not be required to file a form with that taxing agency. Normally, it is not required for either federal or state Efiling.

    Hope this helps.

  93. You just need to know the number.

    Get the free transcript for your records.

    the capital loss carryforward is a calculation you do with the data from the 2008 return and then you put the short term loss on the short term line and the long term part on the long term line and add them up.

  94. Sign back in with the log in and password from last tax year. You should be able to print it.

  95. You can obtain your IRS issued tax return transcript in 1-2 business days from Accuverify.com