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Form 15080-SO: 15080 (so)
IRS Form 15080 is an authorization that permits VITA/TCE volunteers and TaxSlayer software to disclose and use a taxpayer’s return information, and it remains effective until November 30, 2027.
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IRS Form 15080-SO - 15080 (so)
IRS Form 15080 is an authorization that permits VITA/TCE volunteers and TaxSlayer software to disclose and use a taxpayer’s return information, and it remains effective until November 30, 2027.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to sign the form invalidates the authorization.
- 2Omitting the taxpayer’s signature makes the authorization invalid.
- 3Leaving the date of signature blank prevents establishing the authorization period.
- 4Not specifying a custom authorization period may unintentionally set a default one‑year term.
- 5Failing to include required personal details such as SSN or birth date.
Plain English
This form gives VITA or TCE volunteers permission to see and share your tax return details. It lets TaxSlayer carry your data forward to future filings. You can set how long the permission lasts, or it defaults to one year. You receive a signed copy for your records.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:12
- 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 want to authorize VITA/TCE volunteers and TaxSlayer software to receive and use your tax return information.
- Do not use it when you do not wish to allow VITA/TCE volunteers or TaxSlayer software to access your return information.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Authorize VITA/TCE volunteers to access return data
Provides legal permission for data sharing
✓ Confirm signature and date
Allow TaxSlayer software to forward data to future VITA/TCE sites
Enables Global Carry Forward of information
✓ Specify authorization duration if desired
Report unauthorized use of disclosed information
Provides contact for TIGTA complaint
✓ Include TIGTA phone number 1-800-366-4484
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Taxpayer name and address
Personal identification details · Form field on top section
Social Security Number
SSN document · Form field on middle section
Signature of taxpayer 1
Handwritten signature · Signature line at bottom
Signature of taxpayer 2
Handwritten signature · Signature line at bottom
Authorization duration
Specified date range or leave blank · Duration field near top
Before you submit
- 1Sign the first taxpayer signature line
- 2Date the first signature
- 3Sign the second taxpayer signature line
- 4Date the second signature
- 5Enter your full name, address, and birth date
- 6Provide your SSN
- 7Specify the authorization period if you wish to limit it
- 8Retain a signed copy for your records
How to file this form
- 1Enter personal details and the authorization period, then keep a draft copy
- 2Review entries for completeness and correctness, then note any corrections
- 3Sign and date both signature lines, then confirm signatures are legible
- 4Make a complete photocopy of the signed form, then store it securely
- 5Submit the original form to the VITA/TCE volunteer or TaxSlayer representative, then obtain acknowledgment of receipt
Known limitations
- 1Authorization defaults to a one‑year period from the signature date if the taxpayer does not specify a consent duration. (Form p.1)
- 2Authorization expires on November 30, 2027 unless the taxpayer sets an earlier end date, which the taxpayer may refuse, making the form inapplicable. (Form p.1)
- 3Taxpayer may refuse to limit the scope of disclosed information beyond what is described; refusal renders the form inapplicable. (Form p.1)
- 4If the signature is obtained after VITA/TCE services have already been provided, the consent is not valid. (Form p.1)
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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 (so) is revised 10-2025 per the catalog; the source shows Rev. 10‑2025 and does not indicate a newer edition.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10-2025
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm taxpayer signs and dates each signature line
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed Form 15080‑SO with the taxpayer’s other tax records.
- 2Retain the form for at least three years after the tax year it covers.
- 3No separate IRS acknowledgment is sent; the authorization is used internally by VITA/TCE volunteers and TaxSlayer.
- 4If an error is discovered, submit a new Form 15080‑SO with the corrected information and signature.
- 5Request a copy of the signed form from the VITA/TCE site if a personal copy is lost.
- 6Verify that the revision date reads Rev. 10‑2025 on the retained copy.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — authorization valid until November 30, 2027.
- SRCForm p.1 — default consent period is one year from the signature if no period is specified.
- SRCForm p.1 — consent not valid if signature is obtained after VITA/TCE services have been performed.
- SRCForm p.1 — taxpayer may refuse an earlier expiration date, making the form inapplicable.
- SRCForm p.1 — taxpayer may refuse to limit the scope of disclosed information, making the form inapplicable.
- SRCForm p.1 — authorizes VITA/TCE volunteers and TaxSlayer software to disclose and use the taxpayer’s return information.
Common confusion points
Can I set the consent period to end before November 30, 2027?
The form allows an earlier end date only if the taxpayer does not refuse it.
→ Check the “Xaddidaadda Mudada” statement and confirm no refusal is indicated.
What if I leave the consent period blank?
The form defaults the authorization to one year from the signature date.
→ Verify the signature date and calculate a one‑year expiry.
Is my signature still valid if I sign after the volunteer has already prepared my return?
The form states consent is not valid when the signature is obtained after services are performed.
→ Ensure the signature is dated before any VITA/TCE preparation begins.
Can I limit the types of information that are shared?
The form says the taxpayer may refuse to limit the scope; refusing makes the form inapplicable.
→ Review the “Xaddidaadda Baaxadda” clause and confirm whether a limitation was requested.
Do I need a separate consent for each VITA/TCE site I visit?
The authorization covers any VITA/TCE group that the taxpayer chooses, without needing separate forms.
→ Confirm that the same signed form is presented at each site.
Will I receive a confirmation after I submit this form?
The form does not mention an IRS acknowledgment; no separate confirmation is sent.
→ Keep the signed copy as proof of consent.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- 15080 – contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484
Questions about IRS Form 15080-SO
What is IRS Form 15080-SO used for?
This form gives VITA or TCE volunteers permission to see and share your tax return details. It lets TaxSlayer carry your data forward to future filings. You can set how long the permission lasts, or it defaults to one year. You receive a signed copy for your records.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-SO?
The taxpayer who wants to allow VITA/TCE volunteers to access their tax return information must complete IRS Form 15080.
What information does IRS Form 15080-SO require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, address, birth date, phone number, SSN, filing status, employer name and address, and details of income and other financial information, plus signatures and dates.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-SO?
The taxpayer fills in personal identifying information and selects an authorization period; if none is selected, the permission defaults to one year from the signature date. The taxpayer signs and dates the form, optionally limiting scope. A signed copy must be retained, and the completed form is provided to the VITA/TCE service provider.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-SO is filed incorrectly?
If the form is not signed, the authorization is not valid and VITA/TCE volunteers cannot legally use the taxpayer’s information, which may lead to enforcement action.
Can I set the consent period to end before November 30, 2027?
The form allows an earlier end date only if the taxpayer does not refuse it. Check the “Xaddidaadda Mudada” statement and confirm no refusal is indicated.
What if I leave the consent period blank?
The form defaults the authorization to one year from the signature date. Verify the signature date and calculate a one‑year expiry.
Is my signature still valid if I sign after the volunteer has already prepared my return?
The form states consent is not valid when the signature is obtained after services are performed. Ensure the signature is dated before any VITA/TCE preparation begins.
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