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Form  4506                                       Request for Copy of Tax Return
(Novmeber 2021)                       ▶ Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed.                    OMB No. 1545-0429
                                           ▶ Request may be rejected if the form is incomplete or illegible.  
Department of the Treasury            ▶ For more information about Form 4506, visit www.irs.gov/form4506.
Internal Revenue Service 
Tip: Get faster service:    Online at www.irs.gov, Get Your Tax Record (Get Transcript) or by calling    1-800-908-9946 for specialized assistance. We 
have teams available to assist. Note: Taxpayers may register to use Get Transcript to view, print, or download the following transcript types:                 Tax 
Return Transcript (shows most line items including Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your original Form 1040-series tax return as filed, along with 
any forms and schedules), Tax Account Transcript (shows basic data such as return type, marital status, AGI, taxable income and all payment types), 
Record of Account Transcript (combines the tax return and tax account transcripts into one complete transcript),           Wage and Income Transcript 
(shows data from information returns we receive such as Forms W-2, 1099, 1098 and Form 5498), and            Verification of Non-filing Letter (provides 
proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040-series tax return for the year you request).
1a  Name shown on tax return. If a joint return, enter the name shown first.                 1b  First social security number on tax return, 
                                                                                                  individual taxpayer identification number, or 
                                                                                                  employer identification number (see instructions) 

2a  If a joint return, enter spouse’s name shown on tax return.                              2b  Second social security number or individual 
                                                                                                  taxpayer identification number if joint tax return 

3   Current name, address (including apt., room, or suite no.), city, state, and ZIP code (see instructions) 

4   Previous address shown on the last return filed if different from line 3 (see instructions) 

5   If the tax return is to be mailed to a third party (such as a mortgage company), enter the third party’s name, address, and telephone number. 

Caution: If the tax return is being sent to the third party, ensure that lines 5 through 7 are completed before signing. (see instructions).
6      Tax  return  requested.  Form  1040,  1120,  941,  etc.  and  all  attachments  as  originally  submitted  to  the  IRS,  including  Form(s)  W-2, 
       schedules,  or  amended  returns.  Copies  of  Forms  1040,  1040A,  and  1040EZ  are  generally  available  for  7  years  from  filing  before  they  are 
       destroyed by law. Other returns may be available for a longer period of time. Enter only one return number. If you need more than one 
       type of return, you must complete another Form 4506.  ▶
       Note: If the copies must be certified for court or administrative proceedings, check here  .    . .   . .   . .     . .  . .         . . .             .
7      Year or period requested. Enter the ending date of the tax year or period using the mm/dd/yyyy format (see instructions).
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8      Fee. There is a $43 fee for each return requested.    Full payment must be included with your request or it will 
       be rejected. Make your check or money order payable to “United States Treasury.” Enter your SSN, ITIN, 
       or EIN and “Form 4506 request” on your check or money order. 
a      Cost for each return  .  . .      .   .   . .   . .   .    . . .    . .  . .  .     .    . .    . .   . .   . .       $ 
b      Number of returns requested on line 7 .     .   . .   .    . . .    . .  . .  .     .    . .    . .   . .   . .
c      Total cost. Multiply line 8a by line 8b  .  .   . .   .    . . .    . .  . .  .     .    . .    . .   . .   . .       $ 
9      If we cannot find the tax return, we will refund the fee. If the refund should go to the third party listed on line 5, check here  . . . .             .
Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable lines have been completed. 
Signature of taxpayer(s). I declare that I am either the taxpayer whose name is shown on line 1a or 2a, or a person authorized to obtain the tax return 
requested. If the request applies to a joint return, at least one spouse must sign. If signed by a corporate officer, 1 percent or more shareholder, partner, 
managing member, guardian, tax matters partner, executor, receiver, administrator, trustee, or party other than the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to 
execute Form 4506 on behalf of the taxpayer. Note: This form must be received by IRS within 120 days of the signature date.
Signatory attests that he/she has read the attestation clause and upon so reading 
declares that he/she has the authority to sign the Form 4506. See instructions.                                    Phone number of taxpayer on line 
                                                                                                                   1a or 2a 
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            Signature (see instructions)                                             Date 
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Sign  
Here        Print/Type name                                                          Title (if line 1a above is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust) 
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            Spouse’s signature                                                       Date 
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            Print/Type name
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 2.                            Cat. No. 41721E                     Form 4506 (Rev. 11-2021) 



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Form 4506 (Rev. 11-2021)                                                                                                                                      Page  2 
                                                                                                                Individuals. Copies of jointly filed tax returns may 
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code     Chart for all other returns                             be furnished to either spouse. Only one signature is 
unless otherwise noted.                                                                                         required. Sign Form 4506 exactly as your name 
                                                        For returns not in                                      appeared on the original return. If you changed your 
Future Developments                                     Form 1040 series,             Mail to:                  name, also sign your current name. 
For the latest information about Form 4506 and its      if the address on                                       Corporations. Generally, Form 4506 can be 
instructions, go to www.irs.gov/form4506.               the return was in:                                      signed by: (1) an officer having legal authority to bind 
                                                                                                                the corporation, (2) any person designated by the 
General Instructions                                    Connecticut, Delaware,                                  board of directors or other governing body, or (3) 
Caution: Do not sign this form unless all applicable    District of Columbia,                                   any officer or employee on written request by any 
lines, including lines 5 through 7, have been           Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,                             principal officer and attested to by the secretary or 
completed.                                              Kentucky, Maine,                                        other officer. A bona fide shareholder of record 
                                                        Maryland,                                               owning 1 percent or more of the outstanding stock 
Designated Recipient Notification. Internal             Massachusetts,                Internal Revenue Service  of the corporation may submit a Form 4506 but must 
Revenue Code, Section 6103(c), limits disclosure        Michigan, New                 RAIVS Team                provide documentation to support the requester's 
and use of return information received pursuant to      Hampshire, New Jersey,        Stop 6705 S-2             right to receive the information.
the taxpayer’s consent and holds the recipient          New York, North               Kansas City, MO           Partnerships. Generally, Form 4506 can be  
subject to penalties for any unauthorized access,       Carolina, Ohio,               64999                     signed by any person who was a member of the 
other use, or redisclosure without the taxpayer’s       Pennsylvania, Rhode                                     partnership during any part of the tax period 
express permission or request.                          Island, South Carolina,                                 requested on line 7. 
Taxpayer Notification. Internal Revenue Code,           Tennessee, Vermont, 
Section 6103(c), limits disclosure and use of return    Virginia, West Virginia,                                All others. See section 6103(e) if the taxpayer has 
information provided pursuant to your consent and       Wisconsin                                               died, is insolvent, is a dissolved corporation, or if a 
holds the recipient subject to penalties, brought by                                                            trustee, guardian, executor, receiver, or 
                                                                                                                administrator is acting for the taxpayer. 
private right of action, for any unauthorized access,   Alabama, Alaska, 
other use, or redisclosure without your express         Arizona, Arkansas,                                      Note: If you are Heir at law, Next of kin, or 
permission or request.                                  California, Colorado,                                   Beneficiary you must be able to establish a material 
Purpose of form. Use Form 4506 to request a copy        Florida, Hawaii, Idaho,                                 interest in the estate or trust.
of your tax return. You can also designate (on line 5)  Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,                                Documentation. For entities other than individuals, 
a third party to receive the tax return.                Minnesota, Mississippi,                                 you must attach the authorization document. For 
                                                        Missouri, Montana,                                      example, this could be the letter from the principal 
How long will it take? It may take up to 75             Nebraska, Nevada, New                                   officer authorizing an employee of the corporation or 
calendar days for us to process your request.           Mexico, North Dakota,         Internal Revenue Service  the letters testamentary authorizing an individual to 
Where to file. Attach payment and mail Form 4506        Oklahoma, Oregon,             RAIVS Team                act for an estate. 
to the address below for the state you lived in, or the South Dakota, Texas,          P.O. Box 9941             Signature by a representative.   A representative 
state your business was in, when that return was        Utah, Washington,             Mail Stop 6734            can sign Form 4506 for a taxpayer only if this 
filed. There are two address charts: one for            Wyoming, a foreign            Ogden, UT 84409           authority has been specifically delegated to the 
individual returns (Form 1040 series) and one for all   country, American                                       representative on Form 2848, line 5a. Form 2848 
other returns.                                          Samoa, Puerto Rico,                                     showing the delegation must be attached to Form 
  If you are requesting a return for more than one      Guam, the                                               4506. 
year or period and the chart below shows two            Commonwealth of the 
different addresses, send your request based on the     Northern Mariana 
address of your most recent return.                     Islands, the U.S. Virgin                                Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act  
                                                        Islands, or A.P.O. or                                   Notice. We ask for the information on this form to 
Chart for individual returns                            F.P.O. address                                          establish your right to gain access to the requested 
                                                                                                                return(s) under the Internal Revenue Code. We need 
(Form 1040 series)                                                                                              this information to properly identify the return(s) and 
If you filed an                                         Specific Instructions                                   respond to your request. If you request a copy of a 
                                                                                                                tax return, sections 6103 and 6109 require you to 
individual return            Mail to:                   Line 1b. Enter the social security number (SSN) or      provide this information, including your SSN or EIN, 
and lived in:                                           individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for    to process your request. If you do not provide this 
                                                        the individual listed on line 1a, or enter the employer information, we may not be able to process your 
Florida, Louisiana,                                     identification number (EIN) for the business listed on  request. Providing false or fraudulent information 
Mississippi, Texas, a                                   line 1a. For example, if you are requesting Form        may subject you to penalties. 
foreign country, American    Internal Revenue Service   1040 that includes Schedule C (Form 1040), enter        Routine uses of this information include giving it to 
Samoa, Puerto Rico,          RAIVS Team                 your SSN.                                               the Department of Justice for civil and criminal 
Guam, the                    Stop 6716 AUSC             Line 3. Enter your current address. If you use a P.O.   litigation, and cities, states, the District of Columbia, 
Commonwealth of the          Austin, TX 73301           box, please include it on this line 3.                  and U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use 
Northern Mariana Islands,                                                                                       in administering their tax laws. We may also  
the U.S. Virgin Islands, or                             Line 4. Enter the address shown on the last return      disclose this information to other countries under a 
A.P.O. or F.P.O. address                                filed if different from the address entered on line 3.  tax treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce 
                                                        Note. If the addresses on lines 3 and 4 are different   federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law 
                                                        and you have not changed your address with the          enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat 
Alabama, Arkansas,                                      IRS, file Form 8822, Change of Address, or Form         terrorism. 
Delaware, Georgia,                                      8822-B,Change of Address or Responsible Party —         You are not required to provide the information 
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,                                Business, with Form 4506.                               requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork 
Kentucky, Maine,                                        Line 7. Enter the end date of the tax year or period    Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB 
Massachusetts,               Internal Revenue Service 
Minnesota, Missouri,         RAIVS Team                 requested in mm/dd/yyyy format. This may be a           control number. Books or records relating to a form  
New Hampshire, New           Stop 6705 S-2              calendar year, fiscal year or quarter. Enter each       or its instructions must be retained as long as their 
Jersey, New York, North      Kansas City, MO 64999      quarter requested for quarterly returns. Example:       contents may become material in the administration 
Carolina, Oklahoma,                                     Enter 12/31/2018 for a calendar year 2018 Form          of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns 
South Carolina,                                         1040 return, or 03/31/2017 for a first quarter Form     and return information are confidential, as required 
Tennessee, Vermont,                                     941 return.                                             by section 6103. 
Virginia, Wisconsin                                     Signature and date. Form 4506 must be signed and        The time needed to complete and file Form 4506 
                                                        dated by the taxpayer listed on line 1a or 2a. The      will vary depending on individual circumstances. The 
Alaska, Arizona,                                        IRS must receive Form 4506 within 120 days of the       estimated average time is: Learning about the law 
California, Colorado,                                   date signed by the taxpayer or it will be rejected.     or the form, 10 min.; Preparing the form, 16 min.; 
Connecticut, District of                                Ensure that all applicable lines, including lines 5     and Copying, assembling, and sending the form  
Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho,                                through 7, are completed before signing.                to the IRS, 20 min. 
Kansas, Maryland,            Internal Revenue Service                  You must check the box in the            If you have comments concerning the accuracy of 
Michigan, Montana,           RAIVS Team                                                                         these time estimates or suggestions for making 
Nebraska, Nevada, New        P.O. Box 9941                             signature area to acknowledge you        Form 4506 simpler, we would be happy to hear from 
Mexico, North Dakota,        Mail Stop 6734             !             have the authority to sign and request   you. You can write to: 
Ohio, Oregon,                Ogden, UT 84409            CAUTION        the information. The form will not be 
Pennsylvania, Rhode                                     processed and returned to you if the box is             Internal Revenue Service                                    
                                                                                                                Tax Forms and Publications Division                        
Island, South Dakota,                                   unchecked.                                              1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526    
Utah, Washington, West 
Virginia, Wyoming                                                                                               Washington, DC 20224. 
                                                                                                                Do not send the form to this address. Instead, see 
                                                                                                                Where to file on this page. 






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