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Form 15080: Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites
IRS Form 15080 is Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites, which allows the disclosure of tax return information for preparation services. If consent is not specified, it is valid for one year from the date of signature.
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IRS Form 15080 - Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites
IRS Form 15080 is Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites, which allows the disclosure of tax return information for preparation services. If consent is not specified, it is valid for one year from the date of signature.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to specify a duration means your consent defaults to one year from the signature date.
- 2Signing without specifying a consent duration (defaults to 1 year).
- 3Limiting the scope of disclosure narrower than the standard terms presented.
- 4Allowing the preparer to enter a PIN on your behalf without verifying consent first.
- 5Failing to provide the date when signing IRS Form 15080.
Plain English
This form gives permission for the IRS to share your personal tax data with volunteer sites that prepare returns through VITA/TCE. By signing this Form 15080, you allow them to use your information and potentially carry it forward to future filing seasons. Federal law requires this consent unless another legal authority permits disclosure.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:10
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you agree to allow your tax return information to be shared with VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites for future use under Global Carry Forward terms.
- Do not use it when you wish to engage IRS tax return preparation services but do not want the disclosure of your tax return information to be subject to further use or distribution by third parties.
- Check Form 15080 instead when you are engaging VITA/TCE services, as this form grants consent for that specific disclosure.
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Use this form or another form?
Need to limit the duration of consent prior to November 30, 2027
The taxpayer must deny consent if they wish to set a date earlier than the default maximum.
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Want to restrict what information is shared beyond the listed items
The taxpayer must deny consent if they want to limit the scope of disclosure further than presented above.
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Need a general form for consenting to disclose tax return info
This form specifically details the Global Carry Forward terms related to VITA/TCE software providers like TaxSlayer LLC.
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Deadline or filing window
Consent is valid for the amount of time specified by the taxpayer on IRS Form 15080. If no duration is specified, the consent remains valid for one year from the date of signature. The Global Carry Forward terms are explicitly valid through November 30, 2027.
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What you need before filling it out
Consent validity period
Specify duration or accept one year from signature date · Global Carry Forward terms (p.1)
Information disclosed scope
Demographic, financial, and other personally identifiable info (Name, SSN, Address, etc.) · Tax return information listed on p.1
Global Carry Forward validity end date
November 30, 2027 · Global Carry Forward terms (p.1)
Filer requirement
Taxpayer must complete this form to provide consent; it is optional to engage services without it. · Federal Disclosure section (p.1)
Contact for improper disclosure
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) by phone at 1-800-366-4484 · End of Form p.1
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the revision date reads 10-2025.
- 2Verify that the Global Carry Forward terms are accurately described as allowing data availability to ANY volunteer site using TaxSlayer LLC.
- 3Ensure all listed types of disclosed information (name, SSN, address, etc.) are covered by your consent.
- 4If limiting duration, confirm you have specified a date earlier than November 30, 2027, or acknowledged the default.
- 5If limiting scope, ensure you are not restricting it beyond what is presented in the Global Carry Forward terms.
- 6Sign and print the name for the Primary taxpayer.
- 7If applicable, sign and print the name for the Secondary taxpayer.
How to file this form
- 1Review the Federal Disclosure section to understand that consent allows disclosure beyond preparation/filing purposes.
- 2Indicate whether you wish to limit the duration of your consent before the default November 30, 2027, or acknowledge the default.
- 3Confirm acceptance of the scope of disclosure by reading and agreeing to the terms presented in the Global Carry Forward section.
- 4Sign and print the name(s) as the taxpayer(s) on Form 15080.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed Form 15080 for your records.
Known limitations
- 1If a taxpayer wishes to limit the duration of consent earlier than November 30, 2027, they must deny consent.
- 2If a taxpayer wishes to limit the scope of disclosure further than presented in the Global Carry Forward terms, they must deny consent.
- 3The form does not require consent for the VITA/TCE partner preparing the tax return that year.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is Revision 10-2025, dated October 2025. The source provides the specific revision date and does not point to a separate 'latest information' page.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 10-2025.
- Catalog Number — confirm it reads 39573K.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source (but contact TIGTA at 1-800-366-4484).
- Signature — ensure both Primary and Secondary taxpayer signatures are present if applicable.
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After you file
- 1Keep a signed copy of IRS Form 15080 (Rev. 10-2025) for your records.
- 2If you believe your tax return information was disclosed or used improperly, contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).
- 3The consent is valid through November 30, 2027, unless a different duration is specified on the form.
- 4A signed copy of Form 15080 can be requested by you.
Sources
- SRCForm 15080 (October 2025) Catalog Number 39573K is the official form title and revision date.
- SRCFederal law requires this consent form to be provided unless authorized by law [Instructions p.1].
- SRCIf you do not specify the duration of your consent, it is valid for one year from the date of signature [Instructions p.1].
- SRCThe Global Carry Forward term allows TaxSlayer LLC to make information available to any volunteer site participating in the VITA/TCE program selected by the taxpayer [Instructions p.1].
- SRCThis consent, under Global Carry Forward terms, is valid through November 30, 2027 [Instructions p.1].
- SRCThe disclosed information includes name, address, DOB, phone number, SSN, filing status, occupation, employer details, and income/deduction/credit amounts [Instructions p.1].
Common confusion points
Do I have to file this form even if I'm getting tax prep services?
Federal law requires providing this consent form, but you are not required to complete it to engage preparation services.
What happens if I don't write a date for how long my consent lasts?
Your consent is valid for one year from the date of signature.
Does this only apply to VITA/TCE sites?
The terms described relate specifically to TaxSlayer LLC, the provider of the VITA/TCE tax software.
What information is covered by the disclosure?
It includes demographic, financial, and other personally identifiable information about you, your return, and income sources (e.g., name, SSN, address, filing status).
Can this consent be overridden or limited later?
Yes; taxpayers can deny consent if they wish to limit the duration before November 30, 2027, or limit the scope.
Who do I contact if my information is used improperly?
Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) by phone at 1-800-366-4484.
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Questions about IRS Form 15080
What is IRS Form 15080 used for?
This form gives permission for the IRS to share your personal tax data with volunteer sites that prepare returns through VITA/TCE. By signing this Form 15080, you allow them to use your information and potentially carry it forward to future filing seasons. Federal law requires this consent unless another legal authority permits disclosure.
Who must file IRS Form 15080?
The taxpayer must complete IRS Form 15080; the form is used when a tax return preparer conditions their services on receiving your consent for data disclosure.
What information does IRS Form 15080 require?
The disclosed information includes demographic, financial, and other personally identifiable details such as name, SSN, filing status, income sources, deductions, credits claimed, and dependent information. The Global Carry Forward terms specifically allow TaxSlayer LLC to share this data.
When is IRS Form 15080 due?
If the taxpayer does not specify a duration for consent on IRS Form 15080, the consent is valid for one year from the date of signature.
Where do I file IRS Form 15080?
The source does not specify a mailing address or electronic filing location; the form must be provided to you by the tax return preparer, and you have the right to receive a signed copy.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080?
The taxpayer must read the terms regarding Global Carry Forward and consent scope before signing IRS Form 15080. The primary taxpayer provides their printed name and signature, and a date. If applicable, a secondary taxpayer also signs and dates the form.
What happens if IRS Form 15080 is filed incorrectly?
If your tax return information is disclosed or used improperly without authorization, contacting the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484 allows you to report it.
Do I have to file this form even if I'm getting tax prep services?
Federal law requires providing this consent form, but you are not required to complete it to engage preparation services.
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