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Form 15080-SP: 15080 (sp)
IRS Form 15080 (sp) is a Consentimiento for Divulgar la Información de la Declaración de Impuestos filed with the Internal Revenue Service by taxpayers who consent to information sharing, valid until November 30, 2027.
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IRS Form 15080-SP - 15080 (sp)
IRS Form 15080 (sp) is a Consentimiento for Divulgar la Información de la Declaración de Impuestos filed with the Internal Revenue Service by taxpayers who consent to information sharing, valid until November 30, 2027.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to specify a duration when consenting means your permission is valid for one year automatically.
- 2Signing without specifying a duration limits the consent to only one year automatically.
- 3Failing to sign correctly means the consent may not be valid, even if you agree with disclosure terms.
- 4If limiting scope, ensure you are not restricting it beyond what is indicated on IRS Form 15080 (sp).
- 5Not providing a signature for the primary taxpayer voids the authorization stated in the form.
Plain English
This form allows you to give permission to the IRS to share your tax return information with various VITA/TCE sites. If you sign this document, the federal government may use that data for other purposes beyond just preparing and filing your taxes. This consent is valid until November 30, 2027.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:03
- 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 your tax return information to be shared for use by VITA/TCE sites under the Global Data Transfer mechanism.
- Do not use this form when receiving IRS preparation services if you do not want your consent to be conditioned on those services (though consent is valid even without it).
- Check Form 15080 instead when you wish to give or deny specific limitations on the scope or duration of the information sharing.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer wants global data transfer but wants to limit consent period
The primary form allows for a default one-year validity, but this form lets you specify a different end date.
✓ Check the limitation section on Form 15080
Taxpayer wishes to restrict what information is shared (e.g., only demographic data)
This allows taxpayers to limit the scope beyond the standard list provided in the form.
✓ Check the 'Limitación del alcance' section on Form 15080
Taxpayer does not want their consent tied to receiving VITA/TCE services
The source states that if you give consent, it is valid even if your service is *not* conditioned on it.
✓ Check the introductory paragraphs of Form 15080
Deadline or filing window
The general consent is valid up until November 30, 2027. If you do not limit the duration on IRS Form 15080 (sp), the consent remains valid for one year from the date of your signature. There is no mention of a specific extension period.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Consent to Divulgar la Información
Taxpayer's signature/date on Form 15080 (sp) · Primary declaration section
Duration of Consent
The specified date or the default one year from signing · Global Data Transfer terms
Scope of Disclosure
Information listed (demographic, financial, income sources) · Section detailing included data
Global Data Transfer Validity End Date
November 30, 2027 · Global Data Transfer paragraph
Taxpayer Identification Info
Name, SSN, Date of Birth · Various data inclusion paragraphs
Filer Category
Taxpayer(s) who consent to information sharing · Title and introductory text
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you have read the disclosure terms regarding the Global Data Transfer.
- 2Verify that your signature (or both signatures if applicable) is present on Form 15080 (sp).
- 3Check that the date of signing is filled out for the primary taxpayer.
- 4If applicable, verify the secondary taxpayer's name and signature fields are completed.
- 5Ensure you have specified a duration limit or accepted the default one-year validity period.
- 6Confirm the Global Data Transfer consent is valid until November 30, 2027 (or earlier if limited).
- 7If filing with VITA/TCE, ensure your signature validates the consent for that service.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 15080 (sp), including listing demographic and financial details.
- 2Indicate whether you wish to limit the scope or duration of the disclosure beyond the standard terms.
- 3Sign and date as the primary taxpayer, and complete the secondary section if applicable.
- 4Mail or submit the completed Form 15080 (sp) to your tax preparer for filing proof.
Known limitations
- 1A taxpayer is not required to complete IRS Form 15080 (sp) to receive preparation services from the preparer.
- 2If a preparer obtains a signature on this form conditioning their tax preparation services on consent, that consent will not be valid.
- 3The Global Data Transfer allows TaxSlayer LLC to make tax information available to ANY VITA/TCE volunteer site selected by the taxpayer for the next filing season.
- 4The consent is valid until November 30, 2027, unless the taxpayer specifies a different duration or limits the scope.
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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
- Catalog Number — confirm the number reads 53592B
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source (though the agency is the Internal Revenue Service)
- Signature — confirm both primary and secondary taxpayer signature lines are available for completion
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of IRS Form 15080 (sp) for personal records.
- 2If the taxpayer has a secondary filer, keep a copy signed by both parties.
- 3The consent is valid until November 30, 2027, unless an earlier date is specified on the form.
- 4To correct information, such as if tax return data was used improperly, taxpayers can contact the Inspector General for the Treasury (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
- 5If a taxpayer wishes to limit the duration of consent to a date earlier than November 30, 2027, they must specify that limitation on Form 15080 (sp).
- 6The form allows for limiting the scope of disclosure; if this is done, it overrides the default terms outlined in the Global Data Transfer.
- 7If a taxpayer does not specify the duration of consent on IRS Form 15080 (sp), the consent is valid for one year from the date of signature.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — The official title is IRS Form 15080 (sp) and the form number is 15080 (sp).
- SRCForm p.1 — The consent covers disclosure of tax information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites.
- SRCForm p.1 — If a taxpayer gives consent, Federal law may not protect their tax information from additional use or distribution.
- SRCForm p.1 — Consent is valid for the time specified by the taxpayer; if no duration is specified, it is valid for one year from the signature date.
- SRCForm p.1 — The Global Data Transfer allows TaxSlayer LLC to make tax information available to ANY VITA/TCE volunteer site selected for the next filing season.
- SRCForm p.1 — The consent is valid until November 30, 2027 (the default end date).
- SRCForm p.1 — Information disclosed includes demographic, financial, and personally identifiable data like name, SSN, DOB, address, etc.
- SRCForm p.1 — Taxpayers may limit the duration of consent to a date earlier than November 30, 2027.
Common confusion points
Do I have to fill out Form 15080 (sp) to get my taxes done?
The form states that completion is not required to receive services from preparers.
→ Check if your preparer requires it, but know it isn't mandatory.
What does 'Global Data Transfer' mean for my tax info?
It allows TaxSlayer LLC to share your data with any VITA/TCE site you choose for the next filing season.
→ This means future volunteers using TaxSlayer can access your current year's data regardless of where you filed this year.
If I don't specify how long my consent lasts, what happens?
If no duration is specified, the consent is valid for one year from the date of signature.
→ Check if you left a blank field; if so, it defaults to 1 year.
What information is covered by this disclosure?
It includes demographic, financial, and other personally identifiable information about you, your return, and income sources (e.g., SSN, name, address, DOB).
→ Review the list on the form to ensure all key data points are included in the consent.
Can I limit the scope of what is shared?
Yes; if a taxpayer wishes to limit the disclosure beyond what is indicated, they deny consent unless otherwise specified.
→ Look for the section allowing limitation of 'alcance de la divulgación'.
Who benefits from this Global Data Transfer?
TaxSlayer LLC, which provides the software used at VITA/TCE sites, benefits by making your data available to other participating volunteer sites.
→ This is relevant if you plan on visiting different tax preparation locations next year.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Contact TIGTA at 1-800-366-4484 regarding improper use of your tax information.
Questions about IRS Form 15080-SP
What is IRS Form 15080-SP used for?
This form allows you to give permission to the IRS to share your tax return information with various VITA/TCE sites. If you sign this document, the federal government may use that data for other purposes beyond just preparing and filing your taxes. This consent is valid until November 30, 2027.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-SP?
The taxpayer(s) must complete IRS Form 15080 (sp). The form is used when the taxpayer wishes to grant permission for their tax return information to be shared with other VITA/TCE sites.
What information does IRS Form 15080-SP require?
The form collects demographic, financial, and personally identifiable information regarding the filer and their dependents. This includes details like name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, and income sources reported on the tax return.
When is IRS Form 15080-SP due?
If no duration is specified for the consent on IRS Form 15080 (sp), it remains valid for one year from the date of signature. The Global Transfer consent itself is valid until November 30, 2027.
Where do I file IRS Form 15080-SP?
The source does not specify a mailing address or service center for filing IRS Form 15080 (sp). Filing can also be done electronically via the software used by VITA/TCE sites.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-SP?
The filer must read the terms and then sign IRS Form 15080 (sp). The primary taxpayer provides their printed name and signature, while a secondary taxpayer provides theirs separately. Signing authorizes the preparer to enter a PIN into the tax software to verify consent.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-SP is filed incorrectly?
If the information is disclosed or used improperly, the taxpayer may contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484 to report it.
Do I have to fill out Form 15080 (sp) to get my taxes done?
The form states that completion is not required to receive services from preparers. Check if your preparer requires it, but know it isn't mandatory.
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