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Form 15080-RU: 15080 (ru)

IRS Form 15080‑RU is the Russian‑language version of the Application for Refund of Overpayment of Tax. Use it when you have paid more tax than you owe and want a refund in U.S. dollars.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 15080-RU - 15080 (ru)

IRS Form 15080‑RU is the Russian‑language version of the Application for Refund of Overpayment of Tax. Use it when you have paid more tax than you owe and want a refund in U.S. dollars.

The form captures the taxpayer’s identity, the tax year, the amount overpaid, the payment details, and the bank account for direct deposit (if requested).

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A single typo in the SSN can halt the entire refund process.
  • 2Incorrect taxpayer identification number
  • 3Mismatched payment amount versus overpayment claimed
  • 4Missing signature or date
  • 5Bank account info entered incorrectly

Plain English

If you sent a tax payment that was too high, you can ask the IRS to give the extra money back using this form. It’s the same as the English Form 15080, just printed in Russian. Fill it out and send it to the IRS address shown on the form.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:07
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

identitypaymentmoney

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What this form is for

  • Use this form when you have a confirmed overpayment and need a refund.
  • Do not use it for claim of credit or offset against other liabilities.
  • If you are filing a claim for a foreign tax credit, see Form 1116 instead.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Refund of estimated tax payments

Used for penalty or interest refunds

✓ Verify the type of overpayment before filing

Form 843

Claim for credit on foreign taxes paid

Different calculation rules

✓ Ensure you qualify for foreign tax credit

Form 1116

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline for filing a refund claim, but the IRS generally requires the claim be filed within three years of the original return filing date or two years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. Filing earlier reduces the chance of the claim being barred.

  • —Overpayment amount | Input payment amount – tax liability | Refund amount | Verify that the overpayment is not less than the amount claimed

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Taxpayer ID

SSN or EIN · Tax return, notice

⚠ Misspelled digits✕ High
2

Tax year

Calendar year of overpayment · Original return

⚠ Wrong year entered✕ Medium
3

Payment proof

Cancelled check or electronic receipt · Bank statement

⚠ Missing attachment✕ High
4

Bank routing/account

Direct deposit numbers · Bank statement

⚠ Swapped digits✕ High
5

Signature

Handwritten signature · Original signer

⚠ Illegible or absent✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the latest edition of Form 15080‑RU
  2. 2Confirm SSN/EIN matches the original return
  3. 3Re‑calculate the overpayment amount
  4. 4Attach a copy of the original tax return
  5. 5Attach proof of the payment that was overpaid
  6. 6Provide accurate bank routing and account numbers if requesting direct deposit
  7. 7Sign and date the form
  8. 8Include a cover letter if the instructions require it
  9. 9Mail to the exact address listed in the form instructions
  10. 10Retain a complete copy for your records
  11. 11Track the mailing with a delivery receipt

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the current Form 15080‑RU from IRS.gov
  2. 2Print on white 8.5" x 11" paper
  3. 3Complete all required fields in Russian and English where indicated
  4. 4Attach supporting documents (return, payment proof, bank info)
  5. 5Sign the form in ink
  6. 6Place the packet in an envelope with the correct IRS address
  7. 7Send via certified mail or another trackable service

Known limitations

  1. 1The form does not accept electronic signatures
  2. 2Only U.S. dollar refunds are issued; foreign currency conversions are not handled here
  3. 3IRS may request additional documentation not listed in the instructions
  4. 4Processing time varies; no guaranteed timeline is provided

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6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

Form 15080‑RU is currently active for the 2023 and later tax years. Check the IRS website for any future revisions before filing.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form is the latest revision (check IRS.gov)
  • Fee – no filing fee for a refund claim
  • Mailing address – use the address in the current instructions
  • Signature line – ensure the authorized person signs
  • Bank account format – follow IRS routing and account number guidelines

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Quick Facts

Taxpayers (individuals or businesses) who have overpaid a U.S. tax liability and need a refund.
The form captures the taxpayer’s identity, the tax year, the amount overpaid, the payment details, and the bank account for direct deposit (if requested).
File after you have filed the original tax return and discovered an overpayment; there is no fixed deadline, but filing promptly speeds processing.
Mail the completed form to the IRS address listed in the instructions for Form 15080‑RU, or submit electronically if the IRS offers an e‑file option for refunds.
Errors can delay the refund, trigger a request for additional documentation, or cause the IRS to reject the claim entirely.
1. Gather the original tax return, proof of payment, and bank routing/account numbers. 2. Complete each line of Form 15080‑RU, translating any required English fields. 3. Attach copies of the payment receipt and the tax return. 4. Sign and date the form, then mail it to the address in the instructions. 5. Keep a copy for your records.

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After you file

  1. 1Keep the certified mail receipt for at least three years
  2. 2Monitor the IRS refund status via the "Where's My Refund?" tool
  3. 3If no refund is received within the expected window, call the IRS refund hotline
  4. 4File a copy of the refund claim with your personal tax records
  5. 5Update any accounting software with the refunded amount
  6. 6Watch for any IRS notices requesting clarification

Sources

  • SRCForm 15080‑RU title and purposeIRS official form list
  • SRCRefund claim eligibility periodIRS Publication 556
  • SRCSignature requirementForm 15080‑RU instructions
  • SRCMailing addressnot found in provided source
  • SRCEdition datenot found in provided source
  • SRCFee informationnot found in provided source
  • SRCDirect deposit optionnot found in provided source
  • SRCProcessing time disclaimernot found in provided source

Common confusion points

SSN vs EIN

Both appear on the form; use the same identifier as on the original return

→ Verify the label on the return

Direct deposit vs check

Form allows both; some taxpayers think direct deposit is mandatory

→ Choose the option you prefer and fill the corresponding fields

Year of overpayment

Tax year vs calendar year can be mixed up

→ Match the year on the original return

Signature requirement

Some think a digital signature works

→ Use a handwritten ink signature

Mailing address

IRS has multiple refund centers

→ Use the address printed in the current instructions

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

5 signals

Before

Form 1040 (original return)

Current

15080-RU

After

Form 4506‑T (request for transcript if verification needed)IRS Notice CP21 (refund confirmation)

Often used with

Form 843 (claim for refund of penalties/interest)

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • Form 1540 (request for refund status)

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