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Form 15080-RU: 15080 (ru)
IRS Form 15080 (ru) is a Consent to Disclosure of Tax Return Information form that allows the taxpayer to grant permission for their tax data to be shared with VITA/TCE program providers. This consent remains valid until November 30, 2027.
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IRS Form 15080-RU - 15080 (ru)
IRS Form 15080 (ru) is a Consent to Disclosure of Tax Return Information form that allows the taxpayer to grant permission for their tax data to be shared with VITA/TCE program providers. This consent remains valid until November 30, 2027.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to limit the consent period when you want an earlier expiration date invalidates your specific limitation.
- 2Failing to sign and date as the primary taxpayer.
- 3Not limiting the consent period when an earlier date is desired (defaulting to Nov 30, 2027).
- 4Incorrectly agreeing or disagreeing with the scope of information disclosure.
- 5Missing the signature block for a secondary taxpayer.
Plain English
This form lets you approve the IRS to share your tax return information with volunteers who help prepare your taxes through the VITA/TCE programs. If you sign this form, you allow them to use your data for future tax preparation assistance across different volunteer organizations. Not providing this consent does not prevent you from using the services.
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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What this form is for
- Use this form when you wish to grant permission for your tax return information to be disclosed to VITA/TCE program providers (for Global Carry Forward).
- Do not use it when you do not want the federal law requirements to apply, as filing this form is required by federal law if disclosure is necessary.
- Check Form 15080 instead when you are only granting consent for a specific partner VITA/TCE provider and not utilizing Global Carry Forward.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer needs to use another VITA/TCE provider next season
This form grants permission to *any* participating organization via TaxSlayer software.
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Taxpayer is filing with a specific, known partner and does not need future flexibility
Global Carry Forward is for visiting different VITA/TCE partners next year.
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Not stated in the official source
A tax return has been prepared but consent was never explicitly given
Federal law requires this consent to be provided if disclosure outside of preparation/filing is needed.
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Deadline or filing window
The general consent for disclosure is valid until November 30, 2027. If a taxpayer wishes to restrict this validity to a date earlier than November 30, 2027, they must specify that restriction on the form.
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What you need before filling it out
Global Carry Forward
TaxSlayer LLC's ability to make data available to any VITA/TCE organization · Form 15080 (ru)
Disclosure Period Limit
The taxpayer must specify a date earlier than November 30, 2027, or agree to the default. · Form 15080 (ru)
Information Disclosed
Demographic, financial, and personal info including SSN, name, address, income amounts, etc. · Form 15080 (ru)
Consent Action
Check the box affirming agreement to disclosure under Global Carry Forward. · Form 15080 (ru)
Contact Information
Phone number: 1-800-366-4484; Website: https://www.tigta.gov/reportcrime-misconduct · Form 15080 (ru)
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you have checked the box stating: 'Я (мы), налогоплательщик(и), ознакомился (ознакомились) с приведенной выше информацией.'
- 2Verify that the consent applies to Global Carry Forward for TaxSlayer LLC.
- 3Check if you wish to limit the disclosure period before November 30, 2027, and fill in the date accordingly.
- 4If applicable, ensure both the primary and secondary taxpayer sections are completed with a Date and Signature.
- 5Confirm that the tax return information being disclosed includes all necessary details (name, SSN, income amounts, etc.).
- 6Ensure you have acknowledged the right to receive a signed copy of Form 15080 (ru).
- 7If filing electronically, ensure your PIN is entered into the software as confirmation of consent.
How to file this form
- 1Review the information on Form 15080 (ru) to confirm what data will be disclosed and for how long.
- 2Indicate whether you wish to limit the disclosure period before November 30, 2027, and complete that section if desired.
- 3Check the box confirming your understanding of the information provided on Form 15080 (ru).
- 4Sign and date as the primary taxpayer, and sign and date as the secondary taxpayer if applicable.
- 5Submit the completed Form 15080 (ru) to your VITA/TCE preparer for inclusion with your tax return package.
Known limitations
- 1The federal law may not protect the tax information from further use or distribution even if consent is given.
- 2A taxpayer does not have to complete Form 15080 (ru) to utilize VITA/TCE preparation services.
- 3If a taxpayer provides consent, that consent will not be valid if the service provided by the preparer is conditioned on the consent being invalid.
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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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- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10-2025.
- Fee — The source does not state a filing fee for Form 15080 (ru).
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — Confirm both primary and secondary taxpayer signatures are present if applicable.
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After you file
- 1The taxpayer may obtain a signed copy of Form 15080 (ru).
- 2If the taxpayer does not specify an expiration date, the consent remains valid for one year from the date of signing.
- 3A taxpayer can restrict the consent's expiration date to be earlier than November 30, 2027, by checking a box.
- 4A taxpayer can restrict the scope of disclosure on Form 15080 (ru) to be narrower than what is listed if they check a specific option.
Sources
- SRCForm 15080 (ru) is a Consent to Disclosure of Tax Return Information form, governed by the Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service.
- SRCThe consent allows disclosure of tax return information to VITA/TCE program branches for preparation and filing purposes.
- SRCIf you grant permission on Form 15080 (ru), federal law may not protect your tax information from further use or distribution [Form p.1].
- SRCConsent is valid for the period specified by the taxpayer, otherwise it is valid for one year from the date of signing [Form p.1].
- SRCGlobal Carry Forward allows TaxSlayer LLC to make data available to ANY VITA/TCE volunteer organization in the next filing season until November 30, 2027 [Form p.1].
- SRCThe information disclosed includes demographic, financial, and personal details such as name, SSN, address, income amounts, etc., for both the taxpayer and dependents [Form p.1].
Common confusion points
Do I need this form even if my preparer already has my data?
This form grants consent for sharing data; you do not need it just for your current preparer.
→ Check the section regarding VITA/TCE partner consent.
What is 'Global Carry Forward'?
It allows TaxSlayer LLC to make your tax information available to ANY participating VITA/TCE volunteer organization in a future filing season.
→ Confirm this applies if you plan to use another provider next year.
If I check the box to limit the date, does that override the default expiration?
Yes; if you wish to restrict it earlier than November 30, 2027, checking the restriction allows you to refuse consent otherwise.
→ Look at the 'Ogranicheniye sroka deystviya soglasia' section.
What information is being shared when I sign this form?
It includes demographic, financial, and other personal information about you and your tax return/income sources (e.g., name, SSN, address, income amounts).
→ Review the list of data points provided in the body of Form 15080 (ru).
If I don't sign this form, can my preparer still use my data?
Yes; you are not obligated to fill out Form 15080 (ru) to receive VITA/TCE services.
→ Check the statement: 'V Vy nie obyazany zapolnyat' (You are not obliged to complete this form).
Where do I go if someone uses my data improperly?
Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484 or use the provided website link.
→ Verify the contact information listed near the signature lines.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Contact TIGTA (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration)
Questions about IRS Form 15080-RU
What is IRS Form 15080-RU used for?
This form lets you approve the IRS to share your tax return information with volunteers who help prepare your taxes through the VITA/TCE programs. If you sign this form, you allow them to use your data for future tax preparation assistance across different volunteer organizations. Not providing this consent does not prevent you from using the services.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-RU?
Taxpayers must file IRS Form 15080 (ru) if they wish to grant permission for their tax return information to be disclosed for purposes other than preparing and filing their own tax return through VITA/TCE programs.
What information does IRS Form 15080-RU require?
The form collects demographic, financial, and personal information about the taxpayer and their income sources. This includes details like name, SSN, address, date of birth, and employer information.
When is IRS Form 15080-RU due?
If a period is not specified by the filer, the consent on IRS Form 15080 (ru) remains valid for one year from the date of signing.
Where do I file IRS Form 15080-RU?
The source does not specify a mailing address or service center; however, the form allows for electronic filing through the VITA/TCE programs using TaxSlayer software.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-RU?
The main taxpayer must sign and date their section. If there is a secondary taxpayer, they must also sign and date their part. The form requires acknowledgment that the information described in the Global Carry Forward conditions has been reviewed before signing to grant consent.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-RU is filed incorrectly?
If the information is disclosed or used in a manner that is not legally permitted or authorized by the taxpayer, the filer can contact the IRS Chief Inspector (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
Do I need this form even if my preparer already has my data?
This form grants consent for sharing data; you do not need it just for your current preparer. Check the section regarding VITA/TCE partner consent.
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