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Form 4506-TES: 4506T-EZ (sp)
IRS Form 4506-T-EZ (sp) is a short request for an individual’s tax return transcript. Taxpayers use it to obtain a copy of their 1040 transcript, and the IRS must receive the signed form within 120 days of the signature.
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IRS Form 4506-TES - 4506T-EZ (sp)
IRS Form 4506-T-EZ (sp) is a short request for an individual’s tax return transcript. Taxpayers use it to obtain a copy of their 1040 transcript, and the IRS must receive the signed form within 120 days of the signature.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Sending the form after 120 days from signing results in automatic rejection.
- 2Submitting an incomplete or illegible form causes the request to be rejected.
- 3Leaving the signature line blank or unsigned results in the IRS rejecting the form.
- 4Providing an SSN in the optional client file number (line 5) triggers a generic 9999999999 entry and may cause processing issues.
- 5Failing to include the current address on line 3 or the prior address on line 4 when different leads to identification problems.
Plain English
This form asks the IRS to send you a transcript of your individual tax return. Fill in your name, Social Security number, address, and the year you need. Sign it and mail it to the IRS. You’ll get the transcript in about ten business days.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2023-08-23 22:10:20
- 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 requesting an individual tax return transcript (including AGI) from the IRS.
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Use this form or another form?
Need an individual 1040 transcript
Provides the tax return transcript quickly (most requests processed within 10 business days)
✓ Confirm address matches IRS records
Require a tax account transcript
Combines return and account information in one transcript
✓ Verify the correct tax year is entered
Seeking proof of non‑filing
Provides the Letter of Verification of Non‑Filing
✓ Ensure the request is signed by the taxpayer
Deadline or filing window
After signing the form, the taxpayer has a 120‑day window for the IRS to receive it. The IRS will reject any form received later than that period. No extension is provided in the instructions.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
1a Name shown on tax return
Name as appears on the tax return · Line 1a of the form
1b SSN or ITIN
Social Security Number or ITIN · Line 1b of the form
3 Current address
Current mailing address · Line 3 of the form
6 Year(s) requested
Tax year(s) for transcript · Line 6 of the form
Signature
Signature of taxpayer (or spouse) · Signature line at bottom
Before you submit
- 1Confirm line 1a matches the name on the most recent tax return
- 2Enter the correct SSN or ITIN in line 1b
- 3Provide the current address in line 3
- 4If different, list previous address in line 4
- 5Specify the desired tax year(s) in line 6
- 6Sign the form where indicated
- 7Date the signature
- 8Ensure the form is mailed within 120 days of signing
- 9Use the address Box 9941 Mail Stop 6734 Ogden, UT 84409
- 10Keep a copy of the completed form for your records
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 4506T‑EZ (sp)
- 2Sign and date the form
- 3Verify the mailing address is Box 9941 Mail Stop 6734 Ogden, UT 84409
- 4Mail the signed form to the IRS within 120 days
- 5Retain a copy of the mailed form as proof of filing
Known limitations
- 1Form must be complete and legible; incomplete forms are not processed (Form p.1).
- 2IRS must receive the signed form within 120 days of the signature (Form p.1).
- 3Form can request transcripts only for the current tax year and the three preceding years (Form p.2).
- 4Transcripts with hidden parts are mailed only to the taxpayer’s address; they are not sent directly to third parties (Form p.2).
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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 is the June 2023 revision (Rev. 6‑2023); the source directs users to www.irs.gov/form4506tezsp for the latest information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads Rev. 6‑2023
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — confirm Box 9941 Mail Stop 6734 Ogden, UT 84409
- Signature — confirm signature and date are on the form
- Processing time — confirm most requests are processed within 10 business days
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the signed Form 4506T-EZ (sp) for your records.
- 2Expect the IRS to process the request within 10 business days (Form p.1).
- 3If the IRS cannot locate a matching return or determines no return was filed, it will send you a notice (Form p.1).
- 4Verify that the transcript will be mailed to your current address, as transcripts are sent only to the taxpayer’s address (Form p.2).
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — incomplete or illegible forms will not be processed.
- SRCForm p.1 — IRS must receive the signed form within 120 days of the signature.
- SRCForm p.2 — form can request transcripts for the current tax year and the three preceding years.
- SRCForm p.2 — transcripts with hidden parts are mailed only to the taxpayer’s address.
- SRCForm p.1 — most requests are processed within 10 business days.
- SRCForm p.1 — IRS will notify you if it cannot locate a matching return or if no return was filed.
- SRCForm p.2 — any spouse may sign a joint request.
- SRCForm p.1 — do not sign until all applicable lines are completed.
Common confusion points
Can I request a transcript for a tax year older than three years ago?
The form only allows the current year and three prior years.
→ Check that the requested year falls within the current year and the three previous years (Form p.2).
Do I need to sign the form if I’m filing jointly?
Any spouse may sign a joint request.
→ Ensure at least one spouse signs the form (Form p.2).
Will the IRS send the transcript directly to a third‑party company?
IRS stopped mailing transcripts to third parties after July 2019.
→ Confirm the transcript will be mailed to your own address, not a third party (Form p.2).
What happens if the IRS can’t find my return?
The IRS will notify you that it could not locate a matching return or that no return was filed.
→ Look for an IRS notice indicating the inability to locate the return (Form p.1).
How long do I have to mail the form after I sign it?
The form must be received within 120 days of the signature.
→ Ensure mailing occurs within 120 days of the signature date (Form p.1).
Do I need to fill every line on the form?
Incomplete or illegible forms are not processed.
→ Review that all applicable lines are filled and legible before signing (Form p.1).
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- 4506T-EZ (sp) – IRS notifies taxpayer when a return cannot be located or was not filed
Questions about IRS Form 4506-TES
What is IRS Form 4506-TES used for?
This form asks the IRS to send you a transcript of your individual tax return. Fill in your name, Social Security number, address, and the year you need. Sign it and mail it to the IRS. You’ll get the transcript in about ten business days.
Who must file IRS Form 4506-TES?
The individual taxpayer (or the spouse on a joint return) whose name appears on line 1a or 2a must file the form.
What information does IRS Form 4506-TES require?
It collects the taxpayer’s name, SSN or EIN, spouse’s name and SSN if joint, current and prior address, an optional client file number, and the tax year(s) requested.
When is IRS Form 4506-TES due?
The IRS must receive the signed form within 120 days of the taxpayer’s signature.
Where do I file IRS Form 4506-TES?
Mail the completed form to Box 9941, Mail Stop 6734, Ogden, UT 84409.
How do I complete IRS Form 4506-TES?
Enter the required information on lines 1a‑6, including name, SSN/EIN, address, and the year(s) requested. Do not fill line 5 with an SSN; use up to ten numeric characters that are not an SSN. Sign and date the form on the line provided. Mail it to the address on the form within 120 days of signing.
What happens if IRS Form 4506-TES is filed incorrectly?
If the form is incomplete, illegible, unsigned, or arrives after 120 days, the IRS will reject it and will not process the transcript request.
Can I request a transcript for a tax year older than three years ago?
The form only allows the current year and three prior years. Check that the requested year falls within the current year and the three previous years (Form p.2).
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