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Form 15080-PL: 15080 (pl)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080-PL is a consent document that lets TaxSlayer‑enabled VITA/TCE sites share a taxpayer’s return data in the next tax year. The authorization remains effective until November 30 2027 unless a shorter period is specified.
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IRS Form 15080-PL - 15080 (pl)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080-PL is a consent document that lets TaxSlayer‑enabled VITA/TCE sites share a taxpayer’s return data in the next tax year. The authorization remains effective until November 30 2027 unless a shorter period is specified.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving the consent period blank limits the authorization to only one year.
- 2Leaving the consent expiration date blank, causing it to default to one year
- 3Failing to print the name in block letters on the signature line
- 4Omitting the secondary payer’s signature when required
- 5Providing an incorrect Social Security number
Plain English
This form gives permission for your tax return information to be shared with any VITA/TCE center that uses TaxSlayer software for the next filing year. The center can use the data you supplied this year to complete your next return. You may set the consent period, or it will automatically last one year. Signing the form is optional for receiving preparation services.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:09
- 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 the taxpayer wants to authorize global carry forward of their tax‑return data to any VITA/TCE site that uses TaxSlayer software for the next tax year.
- Do not use it when the taxpayer does not wish to share any return information with VITA/TCE sites.
- Check Form 15080‑PL instead when the taxpayer needs to modify or withdraw the previously given consent.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer wants to revoke consent early
Revocation requires a new signed statement on the same form
✓ Verify the revocation language is included before signing
Taxpayer does not need data sharing for current year only
No consent needed for current‑year preparation
✓ Ensure the form is not mistakenly submitted
Taxpayer requests a copy of the signed consent
The form states the taxpayer has a right to a signed copy
✓ Confirm a copy is provided after signing
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Primary taxpayer signature
Signed form · Signature block on Form 15080‑PL
Printed name of primary taxpayer
Printed name field · Name line on the form
Consent expiration date
Date field or default statement · Section stating validity until November 30 2027
Contact phone number
Phone number field · Phone line on the form
Social Security Number
SSN field · SSN line on the form
Before you submit
- 1Verify the printed name of the primary taxpayer is legible
- 2Confirm the primary taxpayer’s signature is present
- 3Check that the date of signature is filled
- 4Ensure the consent period is indicated or defaults to November 30 2027
- 5Confirm the TaxSlayer provider is identified in the consent language
- 6Validate that the taxpayer’s phone number is entered
- 7Retain a signed copy of Form 15080‑PL for your records
- 8Contact the General Inspector of Treasury at 1‑800‑366‑4484 if unauthorized use is suspected
How to file this form
- 1Complete the consent fields on Form 15080‑PL, including name, address, and SSN
- 2Have the primary taxpayer sign and date the form in the designated signature block
- 3Provide the signed form to the VITA/TCE site using TaxSlayer software
- 4Submit the original signed form to the TaxSlayer provider as instructed
- 5Obtain and keep a signed copy of the form for your records
Known limitations
- 1The form is not required to obtain VITA/TCE preparation services for the current tax year.
- 2Consent applies only when the taxpayer uses a different TaxSlayer‑enabled VITA/TCE partner in the following year.
- 3The agency does not allow setting an expiration date earlier than November 30 2027.
- 4The scope of disclosed information cannot be reduced beyond the categories listed in the form.
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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->Form 15080‑PL is the Rev. 10‑2025 edition (October 2025). The source does not reference a separate “latest information” page and does not list changes from earlier editions.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10‑2025 (October 2025)
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm the primary taxpayer’s signature appears in the designated block
- Consent period — confirm the authorization is effective until November 30 2027 unless a shorter period is specified
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed copy of Form 15080‑PL for your records.
- 2Request and retain the agency‑provided signed copy of the consent.
- 3If you wish to end the consent early, withdraw it in writing as described on the form.
- 4If you discover unauthorized use of your data, call the TIGTA hotline at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
- 5Verify that the consent expiration shown on the form matches November 30 2027 or any shorter date you specified.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — consent is valid until November 30 2027 inclusive.
- SRCForm p.1 — if no expiration is specified, consent lasts one year from the signing date.
- SRCForm p.1 — taxpayer does not need to complete this form to receive current‑year VITA/TCE preparation services.
- SRCForm p.1 — Global Carry Forward assistance applies only when the taxpayer enrolls with a different TaxSlayer‑enabled VITA/TCE partner in the next tax year.
- SRCForm p.1 — disclosed data include name, address, birth date, phone number, SSN, tax return type, occupation, employer name and address, income amounts, sources, deductions, and dependent information.
- SRCForm p.1 — taxpayer has the right to receive a signed copy of the consent document.
- SRCForm p.1 — to report unauthorized disclosure, contact the Treasury Inspector General’s TIGTA hotline at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
- SRCForm p.1 — the agency does not limit the consent period to a date earlier than November 30 2027.
- SRCForm p.1 — the payer cannot restrict the scope of disclosed information beyond what is listed in the form.
Common confusion points
Do I have to fill out this form to get VITA/TCE help this year?
Because the form only covers future data sharing, not current‑year services.
→ Check the statement that the form is not required for current‑year preparation.
How long does my consent stay in effect?
The form states it remains valid until November 30 2027 unless you set a shorter period.
→ Look at the expiration clause on the form.
Can I choose an earlier expiration date?
The agency notes it does not set a period earlier than November 30 2027, though you may withdraw consent.
→ Ensure no earlier date is printed; otherwise assume the default 2027 date.
What personal data will be shared with other VITA/TCE sites?
The form lists name, address, birth date, phone, SSN, tax return type, occupation, employer details, income, deductions, and dependents’ information.
→ Review the data categories enumerated in the consent section.
Can I limit the types of information that are shared?
The form says the payer cannot restrict the scope beyond what is described.
→ Confirm that no additional limitation clause appears on the form.
What should I do if I think my tax information was shared without permission?
The form provides a TIGTA contact number for reporting misuse.
→ Call 1‑800‑366‑4484 to report the issue.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 15080-PL – taxpayer may contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484
Questions about IRS Form 15080-PL
What is IRS Form 15080-PL used for?
This form gives permission for your tax return information to be shared with any VITA/TCE center that uses TaxSlayer software for the next filing year. The center can use the data you supplied this year to complete your next return. You may set the consent period, or it will automatically last one year. Signing the form is optional for receiving preparation services.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-PL?
The taxpayer (payer) who wants to authorize data sharing may complete the form; filing is not mandatory.
What information does IRS Form 15080-PL require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, address, date of birth, phone number, Social Security number, type of return, occupation, employer name and address, income amounts, deductions, credits, and the desired consent period, plus signatures of the primary and secondary payers.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-PL?
The taxpayer reads the consent language and decides on a specific expiration date or leaves it blank to default to one year. The taxpayer prints their name in block letters and signs and dates the primary signer line. If there is a secondary payer, they also print their name, sign, and date. The completed form is then retained by the taxpayer and may be provided to the VITA/TCE partner as needed.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-PL is filed incorrectly?
Improper or unauthorized disclosure may trigger a TIGTA investigation, as the taxpayer can report misuse to the Treasury Inspector General at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
Do I have to fill out this form to get VITA/TCE help this year?
Because the form only covers future data sharing, not current‑year services. Check the statement that the form is not required for current‑year preparation.
How long does my consent stay in effect?
The form states it remains valid until November 30 2027 unless you set a shorter period. Look at the expiration clause on the form.
Can I choose an earlier expiration date?
The agency notes it does not set a period earlier than November 30 2027, though you may withdraw consent. Ensure no earlier date is printed; otherwise assume the default 2027 date.
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