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Form 4810: Request for Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)
Internal Revenue Service Form 4810 is a request to the IRS for a prompt assessment of any additional tax under IRC 6501(d). It is filed after the related tax return is filed, and the requester must indicate the kind of tax and period.
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IRS Form 4810 - Request for Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)
Internal Revenue Service Form 4810 is a request to the IRS for a prompt assessment of any additional tax under IRC 6501(d). It is filed after the related tax return is filed, and the requester must indicate the kind of tax and period.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to sign the form under penalties of perjury invalidates the request.
- 2Omitting the requester’s signature under penalties of perjury.
- 3Leaving the ‘Kind of tax’ box unchecked or selecting the wrong tax type.
- 4Failing to attach copies of the tax returns referenced on the form.
- 5Not providing the letters of administration or testamentary when required.
Plain English
Form 4810 asks the IRS to quickly calculate any extra tax you may owe. You fill it out after you have filed the original return and include copies of the return and proof you can act for the taxpayer.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2022-08-24 22:10:12
- 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 need to request a prompt assessment of any additional tax under Internal Revenue Code section 6501(d) for a specific tax type and period.
- Do not use it when the related tax return has not yet been filed.
- Check Form 709 instead when the request concerns a gift tax return.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Requesting prompt assessment for a gift tax return reported on Form 709
Gift tax returns require a separate filing address for prompt assessment requests.
✓ Verify the return is a Form 709 and that you are using the IRS Stop 824G address.
Requesting prompt assessment for a corporate income tax return with dissolution status
The form includes check boxes for dissolution status that affect assessment timing.
✓ Confirm the appropriate dissolution box is checked.
Requesting prompt assessment for income, employment, or excise tax returns
The form captures the kind of tax and period needed for the request.
✓ Ensure the correct tax type box is selected.
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Requester’s name
Full legal name of requester · Personal identification documents
Kind of tax
Selection of tax type (Income, Gift, Employment, Excise) · Tax return being referenced
Tax period ended
Tax year or period for which assessment is requested · Original tax return
SSN/EIN on Return
Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number as shown on the return · Tax return header
Certification of no civil fraud penalties
Statement confirming no assessed penalties for civil fraud · Requester’s personal tax history
Before you submit
- 1Verify the related tax return has been filed.
- 2Check that the correct tax type box is marked.
- 3Enter the exact tax period ended as shown on the return.
- 4Provide the SSN/EIN exactly as it appears on the return.
- 5Include the service center name and address where the return was filed.
- 6Attach copies of the returns with “COPY - DO NOT PROCESS AS ORIGINAL” watermark.
- 7Attach letters of administration or letters testamentary proving authority.
- 8Select the appropriate dissolution status box if corporate return is involved.
- 9Sign the form under penalties of perjury.
- 10Date the signature line.
- 11Use the correct IRS filing address (or the gift‑tax address if applicable).
- 12Retain a copy of the completed Form 4810 for your records.
How to file this form
- 1File the underlying tax return(s) first.
- 2Complete Form 4810 with all required information.
- 3Attach copies of the relevant tax returns and authority documents.
- 4Send the package to the IRS Service Center where the returns were filed (or to the gift‑tax address if applicable) using an approved delivery method.
- 5Obtain mailing receipt or delivery proof as evidence of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form 4810 must be filed only after the tax return listed on its front has been filed — Form p.2
- 2A separate Form 4810 is required for each tax return filed after the initial request — Form p.2
- 3Private delivery services cannot deliver Form 4810 to IRS P.O. box addresses; use USPS for such deliveries — Form p.2
- 4Failure to provide all requested information may delay or prevent processing of the request — Form p.2
- 5If the request concerns gift tax reported on Form 709, it must be sent to the specific IRS Stop address — 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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 8-2022 (Rev. August 2022) as shown on the form.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — confirm the IRS Stop 824G address for gift tax requests: Internal Revenue Service Stop 824G, 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2915.
- Signature — confirm the requester signs under penalties of perjury and includes date.
- Date — confirm the date filed is entered on the form.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the submitted Form 4810 and all supporting attachments — general filing practice
- 2Keep books or records related to the request as long as their contents may become material in tax administration — Form p.2
- 3If using a private delivery service, obtain written proof of the mailing date from the PDS — Form p.2
- 4Use the U.S. Postal Service for any mailing to an IRS P.O. box address — Form p.2
- 5Sign and date the form in the designated signature area — Form p.1
- 6Attach a copy of the relevant tax return marked “COPY - DO NOT PROCESS AS ORIGINAL” — Form p.2
Sources
- SRCForm p.2 — Do not file Form 4810 until after you file the tax returns listed on the front of this form.
- SRCForm p.2 — Must submit a separate request for prompt assessment for any tax returns filed after this Form 4810.
- SRCForm p.2 — PDSs can’t deliver items to P.O. boxes. You must use the U.S. Postal Service to mail any item to an IRS P.O. box address.
- SRCForm p.2 — Failure to provide the information may delay or prevent processing your request.
- SRCForm p.2 — If this is related to gift tax reported on a Form 709, send to IRS Stop 824G, 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2915.
- SRCForm p.2 — Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law.
- SRCForm p.2 — The PDS can tell you how to get written proof of the mailing date.
- SRCForm p.1 — Signature of requester Date.
- SRCForm p.2 — Section 6109 requires you to provide the requested taxpayer identification numbers.
Common confusion points
Can I submit Form 4810 before filing my tax return?
I think I can request assessment early.
→ Verify the tax return on the front of Form 4810 is already filed — Form p.2
Do I need a separate Form 4810 for each tax year?
I assume one form covers multiple years.
→ File a new Form 4810 for each return you want a prompt assessment for — Form p.2
Can I use a private delivery service to send Form 4810 to an IRS P.O. box?
I believe any delivery method works.
→ Use USPS for any IRS P.O. box address — Form p.2
Where should I send Form 4810 if it relates to a gift tax reported on Form 709?
I’m unsure of the correct address.
→ Mail to IRS Stop 824G, 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2915 — Form p.2
What happens if I don’t include the taxpayer’s SSN or EIN?
I think the request will still be processed.
→ Ensure the SSN/EIN from the return is entered as required by Section 6109 — Form p.2
Do I have to attach a copy of the tax return?
I’m not certain a copy is needed.
→ Attach a copy marked “COPY - DO NOT PROCESS AS ORIGINAL” — Form p.2
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 2848 – power of attorney can be attached to prove authority to act for the taxpayer
Questions about IRS Form 4810
What is IRS Form 4810 used for?
Form 4810 asks the IRS to quickly calculate any extra tax you may owe. You fill it out after you have filed the original return and include copies of the return and proof you can act for the taxpayer.
What information does IRS Form 4810 require?
The form collects the requester’s name, title, address, and phone; the kind of tax (Income, Gift, Employment, Excise); the tax period; the taxpayer’s SSN or EIN; the name and address shown on the return; the IRS service center where the return was filed; and the filing date.
Where do I file IRS Form 4810?
Send the completed Form 4810 to the IRS Center where the original return was filed; for gift‑tax returns reported on Form 709, send to IRS Stop 824G, 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042‑2915. Private delivery services may be used, but not to a P.O. box.
How do I complete IRS Form 4810?
Enter the requester’s contact information at the top, check the appropriate kind of tax, list the tax period, provide the SSN/EIN and the name and address from the return, note the service center and filing date, attach copies of the returns and any required court documents, and sign under penalties of perjury.
What happens if IRS Form 4810 is filed incorrectly?
The signer declares under penalties of perjury that the request is true; false statements can trigger perjury penalties.
Can I submit Form 4810 before filing my tax return?
I think I can request assessment early. Verify the tax return on the front of Form 4810 is already filed — Form p.2
Do I need a separate Form 4810 for each tax year?
I assume one form covers multiple years. File a new Form 4810 for each return you want a prompt assessment for — Form p.2
Can I use a private delivery service to send Form 4810 to an IRS P.O. box?
I believe any delivery method works. Use USPS for any IRS P.O. box address — Form p.2
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