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Form 15080-HT: 15080 (ht)
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 (ht) is a Consent to Disclose Information form for VITA/TCE preparation services. This consent remains valid until November 30, 2027.
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IRS Form 15080-HT - 15080 (ht)
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 (ht) is a Consent to Disclose Information form for VITA/TCE preparation services. This consent remains valid until November 30, 2027.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not sign if you wish to limit disclosure before November 30, 2027.
- 2Failing to sign Form 15080 (ht) allows the preparer to use services only under specific conditions.
- 3Not specifying a duration means consent lasts one year from the signature date.
- 4Agreeing without reading the information may mean disclosure extends beyond November 30, 2027.
- 5If you wish to limit scope, ensure you explicitly refuse the stated 'Limit on what this Consent Covers'.
Plain English
This form gives permission to allow an information preparer to share details from your tax return with various volunteer sites participating in the VITA/TCE program. If you sign this form, the IRS can use your data for future tax preparation services as long as you agree to the conditions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:00
- 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 TaxSlayer LLC (the software provider for VITA/TCE) to share your tax information for Global Carry Forward purposes with other participating VITA/TCE sites in the next filing season.
- Do not use this form when you do not want your tax information shared across different VITA/TCE sites using TaxSlayer LLC, or if you wish to limit the duration of consent beyond the standard terms.
- Check Form 15080 (ht) instead when you are providing consent for VITA/TCE preparation services and need to confirm the specific conditions listed in this document.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need Global Carry Forward
Allows information sharing across all participating VITA/TCE sites using TaxSlayer.
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Willing to limit consent date
You may specify a shorter duration than the standard one-year term if you do not specify a date.
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Want to contest disclosure
Allows reporting of unauthorized or unwarranted information use to Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
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Deadline or filing window
The consent is valid until November 30, 2027. If no specific duration is stated when signing, the consent remains valid for one year starting from the date of signature. The form specifies that if a taxpayer limits the disclosure period to an earlier date, they must explicitly refuse the general conditions.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Global Carry Forward condition
Confirmation of consent for sharing information · Form 15080 (ht)
Consent Duration Limit
Specific date entered by taxpayer or default one year from signing date · Form 15080 (ht)
Information Disclosed
Demographic, financial, and identifying details (Name, SSN, Address, etc.) · Form 15080 (ht)
TIGTA Contact Info
Phone number: 1-800-366-4484 · Form 15080 (ht)
Taxpayer Identification
Primary Taxpayer Name and SSN · Form 15080 (ht)
Before you submit
- 1Confirm that both the primary and secondary taxpayers have signed the form.
- 2Verify that a PIN has been entered into the tax preparation software to verify agreement with conditions.
- 3Ensure the stated duration of consent is either specified or left blank for the default one-year term.
- 4Check that the list of disclosed information accurately reflects what you agree to share (including SSN and Date of Birth).
- 5Confirm the document's revision date reads 10-2025.
- 6Verify that the form is signed by both taxpayers if applicable, next to their respective names.
- 7Check that the consent covers the conditions laid out for Global Carry Forward.
How to file this form
- 1Read and acknowledge all information on Form 15080 (ht) regarding disclosure and consent conditions.
- 2Sign the form with your name as the primary taxpayer, then sign the secondary taxpayer's name if applicable.
- 3Enter a PIN into the tax preparation software to verify agreement with the stated conditions.
- 4Keep a copy of the signed Form 15080 (ht) for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The consent is not required to utilize the VITA/TCE preparation services.
- 2If a filer signs Form 15080 (ht) because it is presented as a condition for receiving the service, the consent is not valid.
- 3If the filer does not specify a duration for the consent, it is valid for one year starting from the date of signature.
- 4The Global Carry Forward feature allows TaxSlayer LLC to make filing information available to ALL VITA/TCE sites participating in the program in the next tax season if the form is completed with this condition.
- 5If the filer wishes to limit the duration of consent to a date earlier than November 30, 2027, they must refuse granting that limitation.
- 6If the filer wishes to limit what the consent covers to less than what is presented above, they must refuse granting that limitation.
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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, and the source confirms this revision date on Form 15080 (ht). The form does not specify any changes from a prior version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10-2025.
- Form number — confirm it is IRS Form 15080 (ht).
- Consent expiration date — confirm the consent remains valid until November 30, 2027.
- Signature — ensure both the primary and secondary taxpayer sign the form.
- PIN entry — verify that a PIN has been entered into the tax preparation software to verify agreement.
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After you file
- 1The filer should keep a copy of Form 15080 (ht).
- 2The consent granted by completing Form 15080 (ht) remains valid until November 30, 2027.
- 3If the filer believes information was improperly disclosed or used without authorization, they can contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
- 4The consent allows the preparer to enter a PIN into the software to verify agreement with the conditions listed on Form 15080 (ht).
Sources
- SRCForm 15080 (ht) is the official form title and catalog number is 71520F.
- SRCThe consent remains valid until November 30, 2027 [Instructions p.1].
- SRCGlobal Carry Forward allows TaxSlayer LLC to make information available to ALL VITA/TCE sites participating in the program next tax season [Instructions p.1].
- SRCInformation disclosed includes demographic, financial, and other identifying details such as name, address, DOB, phone number, SSN, filing status, profession, employer name/address, income/deductions/credits [Instructions p.1].
- SRCThe consent allows the preparer to enter a PIN into the software to verify agreement with the conditions on Form 15080 (ht) [Instructions p.1].
- SRCIf disclosure is improper, one can contact Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484 [Instructions p.1].
Common confusion points
What happens if I don't fill out this form?
If you do not complete Form 15080 (ht), you are still able to benefit from the VITA/TCE preparation services.
Does this consent cover more than just my own information?
Yes, the consent covers demographic, financial, and other identifying information related to the filer and their dependents listed on the tax return.
Is there a specific deadline for this consent to be valid?
The consent is valid until November 30, 2027.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Contact Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
Questions about IRS Form 15080-HT
What is IRS Form 15080-HT used for?
This form gives permission to allow an information preparer to share details from your tax return with various volunteer sites participating in the VITA/TCE program. If you sign this form, the IRS can use your data for future tax preparation services as long as you agree to the conditions.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-HT?
The filer is the taxpayer (Kontribyab la) who agrees to allow the disclosure of their tax information.
What information does IRS Form 15080-HT require?
This consent covers demographic, financial, and identifying information such as your name, SSN, address, and income details. The information disclosed includes data from your federal tax return submitted in the software used for preparation.
When is IRS Form 15080-HT due?
The consent itself is valid until November 30, 2027. If a duration is not specified when signing, the consent is valid for one year starting from the signature date.
Where do I file IRS Form 15080-HT?
This form must be submitted to allow the preparer to use the Global Carry Forward condition across VITA/TCE sites. The service center routing rule is implied through the agreement to allow data sharing with all participating volunteer sites.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-HT?
The taxpayer must sign Form 15080 (ht) to grant consent. The preparer then enters a PIN into the tax preparation software on the taxpayer's behalf to verify agreement with the conditions listed in the form. Signatures are required for both the primary and secondary taxpayers.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-HT is filed incorrectly?
If the information is disclosed or used unjustly, the taxpayer can contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
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