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Form 6112: Order for Prior Year Tax Products
IRS Form 6112 is an Order for Prior Year Tax Products that lets a name or company request up to five years of past tax forms and optional instructions, specifying quantities for each tax year and mailing the order to the IRS.
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IRS Form 6112 - Order for Prior Year Tax Products
IRS Form 6112 is an Order for Prior Year Tax Products that lets a name or company request up to five years of past tax forms and optional instructions, specifying quantities for each tax year and mailing the order to the IRS.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form with an incorrect or missing mailing address prevents the IRS from delivering the requested prior‑year forms.
- 2Leaving the Name or Company field blank prevents the order from being processed.
- 3Omitting the city, state, or ZIP code results in an undeliverable mailing address.
- 4Failing to check the “Inst.” box when instructions are needed leads to missing instruction sheets.
- 5Entering a quantity in the wrong tax‑year column orders the incorrect year’s form.
Plain English
This form lets you order copies of tax forms from the past five years. You provide your name or company and address, pick the form numbers you need, indicate how many of each, and optionally ask for the instructions. After completing it, you mail the form to the IRS address listed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-05-07 22:10:19
- 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 order prior‑year tax products for up to five prior years.
- Do not use it when you need forms for tax years earlier than 2019 or later than 2023.
- Check Form 1040‑X instead when you need a current‑year amendment form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need a prior‑year Form 1040 for tax year 2021
Provides the main individual income tax return for that year
✓ Confirm the 2021 tax‑year column is filled
Require instructions for a prior‑year form
Instructions guide correct completion of the prior‑year return
✓ Check the “Inst.” box for the selected form
Need to amend a prior‑year return
Amendment form updates a previously filed return
✓ Verify you are ordering the current version of Form 1040‑X
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Name or Company
Name of individual or business · Form field 1
Mailing Address
Street address, city, state, ZIP code · Form fields 3‑4c
Form Number
Desired prior‑year form identifier (e.g., 1040) · Form Number column
Inst. box
Check if instructions are needed · Column 6
Quantity
Number of copies requested · Quantity column
Before you submit
- 1Enter the name or company in field 1.
- 2Provide a complete mailing address, including city, state, and ZIP code.
- 3Select the appropriate tax year column for each requested form.
- 4Check the “Inst.” box for any form whose instructions you need.
- 5Enter the desired quantity for each form.
- 6Write in any additional forms in the write‑in line if needed.
- 7Verify the IRS mailing address is 2525 Revenue Drive Bloomington, IL 61705‑2500.
- 8Place the completed form in an envelope with sufficient postage.
- 9Sign the form if a signature line is present.
- 10Retain a copy of the completed order for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the name, attention (if any), and mailing address fields on the form.
- 2Mark the “Inst.” box for each form whose instructions you require.
- 3Enter the form numbers, tax years, and quantities in the appropriate boxes.
- 4Write in any additional forms in the write‑in line as needed.
- 5Place the completed order in an envelope addressed to the IRS at 2525 Revenue Drive Bloomington, IL 61705‑2500.
- 6Mail the envelope with appropriate postage and retain a delivery receipt as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form 6112 is limited to ordering prior year products for up to five tax years (2019‑2023) — [Form p.1]
- 2Only forms listed in the table can be ordered; shaded boxes indicate forms not available for that tax year — [Form p.1]
- 3Form 1040‑X is available only in its current version, not for prior years — [Form p.1]
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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 May 2025 revision (Rev. 5‑2025). The source links to the IRS prior‑year forms page for the latest information; no change details are provided.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads Rev. 5‑2025 (May 2025).
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — confirm the address is Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705‑2500.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source.
- Catalog number — confirm the catalog number is 24412C.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the completed Form 6112 for personal records
- 2Confirm the mailing address matches the IRS address listed (2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500)
- 3Do not expect an electronic confirmation; the IRS will mail the requested forms
- 4If the order contains errors, complete a new Form 6112 and mail it indicating the correction
- 5Keep proof of postage for at least three years in case of follow‑up
- 6Submit the form by regular mail only; electronic submission is not accepted
Sources
- SRCForm 6112 (Rev. 5-2025) limits orders to the five prior tax years (2019‑2023) — [Form p.1]
- SRCShaded boxes indicate forms not available for that Tax Year — [Form p.1]
- SRCForm 1040‑X can be ordered only in its current version — [Form p.1]
- SRCMail completed form to Internal Revenue Service 2525 Revenue Drive Bloomington, IL 61705-2500 — [Form p.1]
- SRCCheck the “Inst.” box if tax form instructions are needed — [Form p.1]
- SRCEnter name and mailing address in fields 1‑5 — [Form p.1]
Common confusion points
Can I order forms older than 2019?
The form only provides columns for tax years 2019‑2023
→ Verify the Tax Year columns; earlier years are not listed
Do I need to check the Inst. box to receive the form itself?
The Inst. box requests only the printed instructions, not the form
→ Leave Inst. unchecked unless you need instructions
How many copies of each form may I request?
The form does not state a maximum quantity per form
→ Enter the desired quantity; there is no listed limit
Can I order Form 1040‑X for 2020?
Form 1040‑X is listed as “current version only”
→ Only the latest version of Form 1040‑X can be ordered regardless of tax year
Are shaded boxes available for the form I need?
Shaded boxes indicate forms not available for that tax year
→ Do not enter a quantity for shaded boxes; they cannot be ordered
Do I need to fill in the Country field if I live in the US?
The Country field is required only if the address is outside the United States
→ Leave the Country line blank for US addresses
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Related forms and next steps
Before
Current
After
Often used with
⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 1040‑X – use to correct errors on a previously filed return
Questions about IRS Form 6112
What is IRS Form 6112 used for?
This form lets you order copies of tax forms from the past five years. You provide your name or company and address, pick the form numbers you need, indicate how many of each, and optionally ask for the instructions. After completing it, you mail the form to the IRS address listed.
What information does IRS Form 6112 require?
Collects the requester’s name or company, optional attention line, mailing address (city, state, ZIP, country), the desired form numbers, whether instructions are requested, and the quantity for each tax year.
Where do I file IRS Form 6112?
Mail completed form to: Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500.
How do I complete IRS Form 6112?
Enter the name or company in line 1, add an attention line if needed, and fill in the full mailing address in lines 3 through 5. List each desired form number, check the “Inst.” box if instructions are required, and enter the quantity for the appropriate tax year column. Review for completeness and then mail the form to the IRS address provided.
Can I order forms older than 2019?
The form only provides columns for tax years 2019‑2023 Verify the Tax Year columns; earlier years are not listed
Do I need to check the Inst. box to receive the form itself?
The Inst. box requests only the printed instructions, not the form Leave Inst. unchecked unless you need instructions
How many copies of each form may I request?
The form does not state a maximum quantity per form Enter the desired quantity; there is no listed limit
Can I order Form 1040‑X for 2020?
Form 1040‑X is listed as “current version only” Only the latest version of Form 1040‑X can be ordered regardless of tax year
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