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Form 15080-TL: 15080 (tl)
IRS Form 15080 is a permission authorizing the disclosure of your tax return information to VITA/TCE sites that use TaxSlayer software. The consent remains effective until November 30, 2027, or one year from signing if no end date is entered.
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IRS Form 15080-TL - 15080 (tl)
IRS Form 15080 is a permission authorizing the disclosure of your tax return information to VITA/TCE sites that use TaxSlayer software. The consent remains effective until November 30, 2027, or one year from signing if no end date is entered.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Signing without specifying an end date limits permission to only one year.
- 2Leaving the form unsigned invalidates the permission.
- 3Omitting the date of signature may cause the permission period to be unclear.
- 4Failing to include the second taxpayer’s name and signature when required.
- 5Not specifying an end date when a longer period is desired, causing the permission to default to one year.
Plain English
This form lets the IRS share your tax return data with volunteer tax assistance locations that use TaxSlayer software for future filing years. You sign to give permission and can set how long it lasts. It does not apply to the partner preparing your return this year.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:06
- 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 need to authorize a VITA/TCE partner using TaxSlayer to disclose your tax‑return information.
- Do not use it when you prefer to keep your tax‑return information confidential and not shared with any VITA/TCE partner.
- Check Form 15080 (tl) instead when you need to authorize disclosure for a different tax year beyond the current consent period.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to disclose tax return info to a VITA/TCE site using TaxSlayer
Required consent for data sharing under Global Carry Forward
✓ Verify expiration date ≤ Nov 30 2027
Want to limit disclosure period earlier than allowed
Form does not permit an earlier limit, so consent would be invalid
✓ Do not enter an earlier date
Disagree with disclosed use of data
Consent may be refused, affecting VITA/TCE service
✓ Confirm willingness to allow disclosure
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Consent period field
Desired end date (optional) · Section where you write the date
Primary taxpayer name and signature
Printed name and handwritten signature · Bottom of form
Secondary taxpayer name and signature
Printed name and handwritten signature (if applicable) · Bottom of form
PIN entry in TaxSlayer software
Four‑digit personal identification number · Software verification field
Contact information for TIGTA
Phone number 1‑800‑366‑4484 · Footer of form
Before you submit
- 1Enter an expiration date if you want a period shorter than one year
- 2Leave the expiration date blank if you want the consent to last one year
- 3Print your full name exactly as it appears on your tax return
- 4Sign the form as the primary taxpayer
- 5Sign the form as the second taxpayer if applicable
- 6Date each signature
- 7Verify that the consent period does not exceed Nov 30 2027
- 8Confirm the form shows Rev. 10-2025
- 9Retain a signed copy for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the Rev. 10‑2025 IRS Form 15080 (tl)
- 2Complete the consent section, entering an expiration date if desired
- 3Print your full name and sign as the primary taxpayer
- 4If applicable, have the second taxpayer sign and date the form
- 5Provide the completed form to the VITA/TCE partner using TaxSlayer software
- 6Keep a signed copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Hindi kayo inaatasang kumpletuhin ang form na ito para makibahagi sa aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis.
- 2Kung kukunin namin ang inyong lagda sa form na ito bilang kondisyon para mapakinabangan ninyo ang aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis, hindi magiging balido ang inyong pahintulot.
- 3Limitasyon sa Itatagal ng Pahintulot: hindi gustong limitahan ang itatagal ng pahintulot ng pagsisiwalat ng impormasyon sa tala ng buwis sa isang petsang mas maaga kaysa sa Nobyembre 30, 2027.
- 4Limitasyon sa Saklaw ng Pagsisiwalat: hindi gustong limitahan ang saklaw ng pagsisiwalat ng impormasyon sa tala ng buwis nang lampas pa sa nakasaad sa itaas.
- 5Hindi ninyo kailangang magbigay ng pahintulot para sa VITA/TCE partner na naghahanda ng inyong tala ng buwis para sa taong ito.
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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->The form shows Rev. 10-2025 (October 2025) and does not reference a latest‑information webpage; it adds a consent that remains valid until November 30 2027 or one year from signing if no end date is entered.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm Rev. 10-2025 is printed on the form
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm primary taxpayer signature is present
- Expiration date — confirm it does not exceed Nov 30 2027
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed Form 15080 (tl) for your records.
- 2Retain the form at least until the consent expires on November 30, 2027, or one year from the signing date if no end date is entered.
- 3Expect no additional IRS confirmation; the signed form itself serves as proof of consent.
- 4If you believe your tax information was disclosed or used without authorization, call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
- 5Request a signed copy of the form from the VITA/TCE partner for your files.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — the form is a permission authorizing the disclosure of your tax return information to VITA/TCE sites that use TaxSlayer software.
- SRCForm p.1 — consent remains effective until November 30, 2027.
- SRCForm p.1 — if no end date is entered, the permission is valid for one year from the date of signing.
- SRCForm p.1 — you are not required to complete this form to participate in VITA/TCE tax preparation services.
- SRCForm p.1 — a signature taken as a condition for services makes the permission invalid.
- SRCForm p.1 — you cannot set an expiration earlier than November 30, 2027.
- SRCForm p.1 — you cannot limit the scope of disclosure beyond what is stated.
- SRCForm p.1 — you do not need to give permission for the VITA/TCE partner preparing your return for the current year.
- SRCForm p.1 — you have the right to receive a signed copy of this form.
- SRCForm p.1 — report misuse to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.
Common confusion points
Do I have to complete this form to receive VITA/TCE tax preparation services?
Many think the form is mandatory, but the source states you are not required to complete it to participate.
→ Verify that the form is optional by checking the statement 'Hindi kayo inaatasang kumpletuhin ang form na ito para makibahagi sa aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis.' on the form.
What happens if the tax preparer requires my signature on this form as a condition for service?
The form says that if a signature is taken as a condition, the permission is not valid.
→ Confirm that no signature is required for service by reviewing the clause 'Kung kukunin namin ang inyong lagda sa form na ito bilang kondisyon para mapakinabangan ninyo ang aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis, hindi magiging balido ang inyong pahintulot.'
Can I set an expiration date earlier than November 30, 2027?
The form limits the duration; you cannot limit it to a date earlier than the stated November 30, 2027.
→ Ensure the expiration date is either left blank (defaults to one year) or set no earlier than November 30, 2027 as per 'Limitasyon sa Itatagal ng Pahintulot: hindi gustong limitahan ... mas maaga kaysa sa Nobyembre 30, 2027.'
Can I limit the scope of disclosure to only certain parts of my tax return?
The form states you cannot limit the scope beyond what is described.
→ Check that you have not added any scope limitation, following 'Limitasyon sa Saklaw ng Pagsisiwalat: hindi gustong limitahan ... lampas pa sa nakasaad sa itaas.'
Do I need to give permission for the VITA/TCE partner preparing my return this year?
The form clarifies you do not need to give permission for the current year's partner.
→ Verify that no permission is granted for this year by noting 'Hindi ninyo kailangang magbigay ng pahintulot para sa VITA/TCE partner ... para sa taong ito.'
What should I do if I suspect my tax information was disclosed improperly?
The form provides a contact for reporting misuse.
→ Call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484 as indicated in the form.
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- Form 15080 (tl) - report unauthorized disclosure to TIGTA at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
Questions about IRS Form 15080-TL
What is IRS Form 15080-TL used for?
This form lets the IRS share your tax return data with volunteer tax assistance locations that use TaxSlayer software for future filing years. You sign to give permission and can set how long it lasts. It does not apply to the partner preparing your return this year.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-TL?
The taxpayer (the person whose tax return is being prepared) must complete and sign the form.
What information does IRS Form 15080-TL require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, signature, date, and the period for which the disclosure permission is granted.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-TL?
The taxpayer writes their name, signs, and dates the form. If a second taxpayer is involved, they also provide their name, signature, and date. The taxpayer indicates the desired duration of the permission; if left blank, the permission defaults to one year. The signed form then serves as the authority for VITA/TCE sites using TaxSlayer to access the tax information.
What happens if IRS Form 15080-TL is filed incorrectly?
Improper disclosure can trigger a complaint to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, which may lead to enforcement action.
Do I have to complete this form to receive VITA/TCE tax preparation services?
Many think the form is mandatory, but the source states you are not required to complete it to participate. Verify that the form is optional by checking the statement 'Hindi kayo inaatasang kumpletuhin ang form na ito para makibahagi sa aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis.' on the form.
What happens if the tax preparer requires my signature on this form as a condition for service?
The form says that if a signature is taken as a condition, the permission is not valid. Confirm that no signature is required for service by reviewing the clause 'Kung kukunin namin ang inyong lagda sa form na ito bilang kondisyon para mapakinabangan ninyo ang aming mga serbisyo sa paghahanda ng tala ng buwis, hindi magiging balido ang inyong pahintulot.'
Can I set an expiration date earlier than November 30, 2027?
The form limits the duration; you cannot limit it to a date earlier than the stated November 30, 2027. Ensure the expiration date is either left blank (defaults to one year) or set no earlier than November 30, 2027 as per 'Limitasyon sa Itatagal ng Pahintulot: hindi gustong limitahan ... mas maaga kaysa sa Nobyembre 30, 2027.'
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