IRS Form 4506 (Request for Copy of Tax Return) Fax Numbers
Where and how to Fax a 4506 Form?
IRS Form 4506 is an official document used by individuals or organizations to request a full photocopy of a previously filed tax return from the Internal Revenue Service, for a $30 fee per return. Note: Form 4506 is mailed, not faxed, and the correct IRS address depends on the state you lived in when you filed, not your current mailing address. If you only need a transcript rather than a full copy, the free Form 4506-T can be faxed instead.
What is an IRS Form 4506?
Form 4506 allows taxpayers to request a full photocopy of their previously filed federal income tax return, including all attachments (such as W-2s, 1099s, and schedules). It differs from Form 4506-T, which only provides transcripts, not full copies.
IRS Form 4506 Fax Numbers
Form 4506 requests a full photocopy of your tax return and must be mailed to the IRS with a $30 fee per return, there is currently no IRS fax option for Form 4506 itself. Mail to the address for the state you lived in when you filed:
- Austin, TX (Internal Revenue Service, RAIVS Team, Stop 6716 AUSC, Austin, TX 73301): 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 an APO/FPO address
- Ogden, UT (Internal Revenue Service, RAIVS Team, PO Box 9941, Mail Stop 6734, Ogden, UT 84409): 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
- Kansas City, MO (Internal Revenue Service, RAIVS Team, Stop 6705 S2, Kansas City, MO 64999): Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
If you only need proof of your return's figures rather than an exact photocopy, most requesters qualify for the free Form 4506-T instead, and the IRS does accept that one by fax: 855-587-9604 (Austin), 855-298-1145 (Ogden), or 855-821-0094 (Kansas City), based on the state you lived in when you filed. Fax.Plus can send Form 4506-T to the right number directly from a computer, phone, or email, with a timestamped delivery confirmation.
How to Request Your Form 4506 Copy From the IRS
Form 4506 itself has to be mailed to the IRS along with your $30 payment, there is currently no IRS fax line for the full-copy request. Most people who reach for Form 4506 actually only need to prove what was on their return, not an exact photocopy of it, in which case Fax.Plus lets you fax the free Form 4506-T straight to the right RAIVS team from a computer, phone, or email, with a timestamped delivery confirmation you would not get by mail.
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Why do you need an IRS Form 4506?
- Applying for a mortgage or loan that requires complete tax records
- Resolving tax issues or amending prior returns
- Filing a claim for refund or legal matters requiring historical income data
- Proving income in situations such as student financial aid or immigration proceedings
- Replacing lost or destroyed tax records
Who needs to file an IRS Form 4506?
- Individuals requesting a copy of their own tax return
- Tax professionals or legal representatives with proper authorization
- Mortgage lenders, financial institutions, or government agencies verifying a filer’s income
- Executors or administrators of an estate
What's the difference between Form 4506, Form 4506-T, and Form 4506-C?
Form 4506 requests a complete photocopy of a filed tax return for a $30 fee, mailed to you or a third party. Form 4506-T requests a free transcript, a summary of the return's line items, and can be faxed to the IRS RAIVS team. Form 4506-C is a lender-only version of the transcript request, used exclusively by IRS IVES-enrolled institutions like mortgage companies to pull a borrower's transcript directly, it's not something an individual taxpayer files or faxes themselves.
How much does it cost to get a copy of my tax return?
$30 for each return you request on Form 4506, payable to the United States Treasury and due with your request or it will be rejected. If you only need a transcript rather than a full copy, Form 4506-T covers most of the same purposes and is free.
How long does it take to get a copy of my tax return?
Up to 75 calendar days from when the IRS receives your Form 4506. If your situation allows it, such as income verification for a lender or school, ask whether a transcript from Form 4506-T would work instead, those typically move faster.
How many years back can I request a copy of my tax return?
Copies of Form 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ returns are generally available for 7 years from the filing date before the IRS destroys them by law. Other return types may be available longer. You can only request one return type per Form 4506, so submit a separate form for each type you need.
Do I need to get my Form 4506 notarized?
No. Form 4506 requires your signature and a checked box confirming you have the authority to request the return, not notarization. For a jointly filed return, only one spouse needs to sign, and the IRS must receive the form within 120 days of the signature date.
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