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Form 15080-ZS: 15080 (zh-s)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 is a consent agreement that allows VITA/TCE tax‑preparation centers to receive and globally transfer a taxpayer’s return information. Taxpayers sign it, and the consent remains effective until November 30 2027 unless a shorter period is specified.
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IRS Form 15080-ZS - 15080 (zh-s)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 is a consent agreement that allows VITA/TCE tax‑preparation centers to receive and globally transfer a taxpayer’s return information. Taxpayers sign it, and the consent remains effective until November 30 2027 unless a shorter period is specified.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1If the consent is obtained by making it a condition for tax‑preparation services, the agreement is invalid.
- 2Leaving the expiration date blank, which defaults the consent to one year from the signature date.
- 3Requesting an expiration earlier than November 30 2027, which the form’s language indicates will be refused.
- 4Having the tax preparer require the consent as a condition for service, which renders the consent invalid.
- 5Failing to provide the required signatures and dates for both the first and second taxpayer.
Plain English
This form gives permission for VITA or TCE volunteer tax centers to share your completed tax return with other participating centers that use TaxSlayer software. By signing, you let the IRS move your data forward for next year’s filing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:14
- 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 allow VITA/TCE tax‑preparation centers to receive and globally transfer your return information.
- Do not use it when you are using a tax service that does not require this consent.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to consent for VITA/TCE centers to receive your return information
Consent is required for Global Carry Forward data sharing
✓ Confirm the consent expiration date is 2027-11-30 or a shorter period you specify
Your tax service does not require a consent agreement
The form is unnecessary when no disclosure is needed
✓ Verify the service provider states consent is not required
You wish to set a consent period shorter than the default
The form allows specifying a shorter effective period instead of the default one year
✓ Ensure the desired end date is entered on the form
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Effective period
Specified expiration date or one‑year from signing · Consent section of Form 15080
Taxpayer name and signature
Printed name and handwritten signature · First and second taxpayer signature lines
Contact phone for reporting misuse
1‑800‑366‑4484 · Footer of the form
Global Carry Forward clause
Text of the clause describing TaxSlayer data transfer · Main body of the form
Disclosure scope description
List of personal and tax data items · Body paragraph enumerating data types
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form shows the revision date 10‑2025 on the top.
- 2Read the Global Carry Forward terms and confirm understanding.
- 3Check that the effective period is set to 2027‑11‑30 or a shorter date if chosen.
- 4Ensure the taxpayer’s full name is printed legibly in the first signature block.
- 5Ensure the taxpayer’s signature and date are entered in the first signature block.
- 6If a second taxpayer is present, repeat name, signature, and date in the second block.
- 7Confirm the contact number 1‑800‑366‑4484 is noted for reporting misuse.
- 8Retain a signed copy for your records before submitting.
How to file this form
- 1Review the Global Carry Forward clause on the form.
- 2Enter the desired effective period, defaulting to 2027‑11‑30 unless a shorter date is chosen.
- 3Print the taxpayer’s name clearly in the first signature line.
- 4Sign and date the first signature line (and second if applicable).
- 5Submit the completed Form 15080 to the VITA/TCE center and keep a copy.
Known limitations
- 1The form is not required when using the IRS’s own tax‑preparation service. (Form p.1 — 使用我们的报税服务无需填写本同意书。)
- 2The form is not required for the current tax year’s VITA/TCE filing. (Form p.1 — 今年您无需向为您报税的 VITA/TCE 义务报税中心提供同意书。)
- 3The consent applies only to VITA/TCE centers that use TaxSlayer LLC software; it does not cover other centers. (Form p.1 — 全球传输（Global Carry Forward）允许 VITA/TCE 税收软件供应商 TaxSlayer LLC 将您的报税表信息传送到所有参与国税局 VITA/TCE 计划的义务报税中心。)
- 4If the taxpayer does not specify an effective period, the consent automatically expires one year after the signing date. (Form p.1 — 如果您未指定您的同意书的有效期，则同意书自签字日期起一年内有效。)
- 5Taxpayers cannot force the consent to end earlier than 2027‑11‑30; they must refuse consent to do so. (Form p.1 — 本人/我们，不希望将报税表信息披露同意书的有效期提前终止于比上述的 2027 年 11 月 30 日更早的日期。如果本人/我们希望将披露同意书的有效期提前终止于更早的日期，本人/我们会拒绝同意。)
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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 (zh‑s) is revised as of 10‑2025; the source shows the latest edition dated October 2025 and does not indicate a newer version.
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 each taxpayer’s legible signature and date
- Effective period — confirm the consent expires on 2027‑11‑30 unless a shorter date is specified
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed Form 15080 with your tax records.
- 2Store the form in a secure location to protect personal data.
- 3Verify that the consent expiration date shown on the form is 2027‑11‑30 (or the earlier date you entered). (Form p.1 — 本同意书有效期至 2027 年 11 月 30 日。)
- 4If you need a copy of the signed consent, request it from the VITA/TCE center that processed your return. (Form p.1 — 您有权收取本表格经签署的副本。)
- 5If you discover an error in the consent, contact the VITA/TCE center immediately to amend the agreement.
- 6Retain the consent for at least the duration of the consent period, i.e., until the expiration date.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — 使用我们的报税服务无需填写本同意书。
- SRCForm p.1 — 今年您无需向为您报税的 VITA/TCE 义务报税中心提供同意书。
- SRCForm p.1 — 全球传输（Global Carry Forward）允许 VITA/TCE 税收软件供应商 TaxSlayer LLC 将您的报税表信息传送到所有参与国税局 VITA/TCE 计划的义务报税中心。
- SRCForm p.1 — 如果您未指定您的同意书的有效期，则同意书自签字日期起一年内有效。
- SRCForm p.1 — 本人/我们，不希望将报税表信息披露同意书的有效期提前终止于比上述的 2027 年 11 月 30 日更早的日期。如果本人/我们希望将披露同意书的有效期提前终止于更早的日期，本人/我们会拒绝同意。
- SRCForm p.1 — 您有权收取本表格经签署的副本。
- SRCForm p.1 — 本同意书有效期至 2027 年 11 月 30 日。
- SRCForm p.1 — 如果您认为您的报税表信息以未经法律授权或未经您许可的方式被不适当地披露或使用，您可以拨打 1-800-366-4484。
- SRCForm p.1 — 本人/我们已阅读上述的信息。本人/我们同意以上全球传输 (Global Carry Forward) 条款中所述的报税表信息披露，并允许报税员代表本人在税务申报软件中输入个人识别号码，以确认本人/我们同意此披露的条款。
Common confusion points
Do I have to fill out this consent for this year's tax filing?
The form is only needed for future global transfer and not for the current year.
→ Check the source statement that this year you do not need to provide the consent to the VITA/TCE center.
What happens if I don’t specify an expiration date?
The form defaults to a one‑year validity from the signing date.
→ Confirm the form notes that without a specified period the consent is effective for one year.
Can I use this consent with any VITA/TCE center?
The Global Carry Forward applies only to centers that use TaxSlayer LLC software.
→ Verify the clause that mentions TaxSlayer LLC as the software provider.
Will the IRS keep my information private after I sign?
Federal law allows disclosure once consent is given; the consent does not guarantee further protection.
→ Review the federal disclosure paragraph stating that the law may not protect the information after consent.
Can I end the consent before November 30 2027?
The form states the taxpayer cannot terminate earlier unless they refuse consent.
→ Look at the limitation clause that says the taxpayer would refuse consent to end it earlier.
Who should I call if I think my information was misused?
The form provides a hotline for reporting improper disclosure.
→ Note the phone number 1‑800‑366‑4484 listed for reporting crimes or misconduct.
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- Form 15080 – taxpayer can request a copy of the signed consent and contact 1-800-366-4484 to report misuse.
Questions about IRS Form 15080-ZS
What is IRS Form 15080-ZS used for?
This form gives permission for VITA or TCE volunteer tax centers to share your completed tax return with other participating centers that use TaxSlayer software. By signing, you let the IRS move your data forward for next year’s filing.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-ZS?
Taxpayers who use VITA or TCE volunteer income tax assistance programs must file IRS Form 15080.
What information does IRS Form 15080-ZS require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, address, birth date, phone number, Social Security number, filing status, occupation, employer information, and all amounts reported on the return, including dependent details.
When is IRS Form 15080-ZS due?
The consent stays in effect until November 30 2027, or for one year from the signing date if no expiration is written.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-ZS?
The taxpayer writes their full name and signs in the first taxpayer section, then dates it. The second taxpayer repeats the same steps in the second section. The consent language is read and the taxpayer indicates agreement, optionally specifying an expiration date. The completed form is then submitted as required.
Do I have to fill out this consent for this year's tax filing?
The form is only needed for future global transfer and not for the current year. Check the source statement that this year you do not need to provide the consent to the VITA/TCE center.
What happens if I don’t specify an expiration date?
The form defaults to a one‑year validity from the signing date. Confirm the form notes that without a specified period the consent is effective for one year.
Can I use this consent with any VITA/TCE center?
The Global Carry Forward applies only to centers that use TaxSlayer LLC software. Verify the clause that mentions TaxSlayer LLC as the software provider.
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