How Do You Obtain Copies Of Old Tax Returns?
There are many reasons why you might need copies of old tax returns. You may need to provide proof of your income from a specific calendar year in order to qualify for a loan, or maybe you’ve just misplaced your original documents. Either way, follow the steps outlined below to obtain the documents that you need. Open your web browser and enter the URL “www.irs.gov” into the address bar and press enter. This will take you to the official website of the Internal Revenue Service. Select the category labeled “Individuals” located in the upper left hand corner of the home page. After you select this option you’ll be taken to the “Tax Information for Individuals” section of the site. Choose the topic entitled “Need a Copy of Your Tax Return Information?” located in the center of the “Individuals” page. After choosing this option you will be routed to a page that contains a download link for IRS form 4506T which is the official document required by the IRS to request copies of old tax return
