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ProcedureEdit

Apply by mail

  1. To Get a Copy of the Tax Record, the applicant has to approach the USA - Internal Revenue Service (DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY)Link
  2. The applicant can download the application form from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned official mailing address
  7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page, and check the form last page.
  8. The fee details for this procedure are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
  11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  12. Once the process gets done completely, the applicant will get a copy of the tax record through the mail.
  13. This entire process can be completed within 75 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link
  • Copy of a prior-year tax return
  • Check Receipt
  • Social security card
  • Certificate of Naturalization



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

USA - Internal Revenue Service (DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY)
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Phone - (202) 622-2000

Mailing address:
Internal Revenue Service
RAIVS Team
Stop 6716 AUSC
Austin, TX 73301
Contact Link Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any taxpayer who intends to Get a Copy of the Tax Record is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay $43 for each tax return requested.



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 75 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • The name is shown on the tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.
  • If a joint return, enter the spouse’s name shown on the tax return.
  • Current name
  • Address
  • The previous address is shown on the last return
  • Cost of each return
  • Number of return
  • Title
  • Signature
  • Date



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Internal Revenue Code, limits disclosure and use of return information provided under the consent and holds the recipient subject to penalties, brought by private right of action, for any unauthorized access, other use, or redisclosure without the express permission or request.
  • A copy of the tax record is to keep it as proof of paying taxes. So that, if any accusation comes from the tax department one can show the tax record as proof of their tax-related activity.



Information which might helpEdit

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Link

OthersEdit

  • The U.S. tax system is set up on both a federal and state level.
  • There are several types of taxes: income, sales, capital gains, etc. Federal and state taxes are completely separate and each has its authority to charge taxes.