14 Apr How can I get a copy of an old tax return?

Q. How can I get a copy of an old tax return?
— Trying to file

A. Having your past tax returns can help you complete the current year return.

If you don’t have it, and your tax preparer for some reason can’t provide one, you can get key information through the IRS.

If you create an IRS Online Account, you can view, print or download tax transcripts, find out how much you owe and look at your payment history, You can also see your prior year adjusted gross income (AGI).

If creating an account is a problem, you can pay $43 and request prior year returns from the IRS by completing and mailing Form 4506.

Return to the IRS address listed on the form.

You can request tax returns dating back up to seven years.

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This story was originally published in April 2025.

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