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Form 6112: Order for Prior Year Tax Products
IRS Form 6112 is an Order for Prior Year Tax Products, used to request tax forms covering the last 5 prior years. This form allows ordering products up to Tax Year 2023.
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IRS Form 6112 - Order for Prior Year Tax Products
IRS Form 6112 is an Order for Prior Year Tax Products, used to request tax forms covering the last 5 prior years. This form allows ordering products up to Tax Year 2023.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the requested Tax Years fall within the 5 Prior Years limit (up to 2023).
- 2Failing to list the correct Tax Year (e.g., ordering 2024 when only 2023 is available).
- 3Not checking the "Inst." box if tax form instructions are needed for any requested item.
- 4Requesting a Form Number that does not correspond to the selected Tax Year (check shaded boxes).
- 5Omitting the required Quantity for a specific Form/Year combination listed on Line 7 or 8.
Plain English
This form lets a filer order copies of past year's tax documents from the IRS. By filling out Form 6112, the filer requests specific forms for a chosen tax year, such as Form 1040 or various schedules. The request is limited to the five most recent prior years.
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 ordering tax forms and instructions from the Internal Revenue Service for any of the five most recent prior years (up to Tax Year 2023).
- Do not use it when requesting only a single, current-year product that is not listed in the designated boxes.
- Check Form 1040 instead when ordering the main U.S. Individual Income Tax Return for a specific year.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Ordering only tax forms for a specific year
The form allows specifying a single Tax Year (e.g., 2023) without listing all available years in Section 7.
✓ Confirm the desired Tax Year is listed in Section 7.
Needing instructions along with a form order
Checking this box next to a Form Number requests the accompanying tax form instructions for that specific item.
✓ Ensure you check "Inst." if you require guidance on filling out the requested forms.
Deadline or filing window
The filing window allows ordering products limited to the 5 Prior Years. There are no specific deadlines stated for completing Form 6112, but the request must cover a tax year from 2019 through 2023.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Tax Year/Quantity Request
Specific Form Number and Year · Main grid section
Order Address Information
Name, Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP code · Fields 1 through 4c
Instructions Request
Checkbox next to 'Inst.' column · Main grid section (or Write-in)
Write-in Forms/Years
Form Number and Tax Year · Section 8 (Write-in)
Mailing Destination
Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive... · Bottom of form
Before you submit
- 1Enter your name and mailing address in fields 1 through 4c.
- 2Check the 'Inst.' box if you require instructions for any requested tax form.
- 3Fill in the quantity boxes corresponding to the desired Form Number and Tax Year (or use Section 8).
- 4Verify that shaded boxes indicate forms unavailable for the selected Tax Year.
- 5Ensure all written-in forms/years are clearly legible in Section 8.
- 6Confirm the mailing address is exactly: Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500.
- 7Sign and date the completed form before sending it to the IRS.
How to file this form
- 1Enter your name and mailing address in fields 1 through 4c on Form 6112.
- 2Check the 'Inst.' box if you need instructions for any requested tax forms, either in the main grid or Section 8.
- 3Fill in the quantity boxes corresponding to the desired Tax Year (2019-2023) and specific Form Number.
- 4If needed, write in additional forms and their respective Tax Years/Quantities in Section 8.
- 5Mail the completed form to the Internal Revenue Service at 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500.
- 6Keep a copy of the signed Form 6112 for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The order for Prior Year Tax Products is limited to the 5 prior years.
- 2Forms listed under 'Form 1040-X' are available in the current version only.
- 3Shaded boxes indicate forms that are not available for a specific Tax Year.
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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 current edition is Form 6112 (Rev. 5-2025), dated May 2025. The form directs users to https://www.irs.gov/prior-year-forms-and-instructions for other available Prior Year Products.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm May 2025
- Catalog Number — confirm 24412C
- Mailing address — confirm Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500
- Form revision number — confirm Rev. 5-2025
- Product limitation — confirm the order is limited to the 5 Prior Years (through Tax Year 2023)
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the completed Form 6112 after mailing it to the Internal Revenue Service.
- 2The form must be mailed to: Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500.
- 3If ordering instructions, check the 'Inst.' box on Form 6112.
- 4When writing in additional forms (Section 8), checking the 'Inst.' box requests those specific form instructions.
Sources
- SRCCatalog Number 24412C and Form 6112 (Rev. 5-2025) are listed on page 1.
- SRCThe form is titled Order for Prior Year Tax Products and is limited to the 5 Prior Years, as stated on page 1.
- SRCTo complete Form 6112, one must enter the name and mailing address in sections 1 through 5 (page 1).
- SRCSection 7 requires entering the quantity corresponding to the desired Form Number and Tax Year (page 1).
- SRCThe mail destination for the completed form is Internal Revenue Service, 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500 (page 1).
- SRCForm 1040-X must be current version only when ordering on Form 6112 (page 1).
Common confusion points
What if I need a tax form not listed in the boxes?
The source mentions shading for certain years; what does shaded mean?
Do I have to fill out all 5 Tax Years (2019-2023)?
Where do I put my mailing address information on Form 6112?
If I check the 'Inst.' box, does that order the form instructions automatically?
What is the latest tax year product available to order using Form 6112?
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- The address provided (2525 Revenue Drive) is where the completed Form 6112 should be mailed.
Questions about IRS Form 6112
What is IRS Form 6112 used for?
This form lets a filer order copies of past year's tax documents from the IRS. By filling out Form 6112, the filer requests specific forms for a chosen tax year, such as Form 1040 or various schedules. The request is limited to the five most recent prior years.
Who must file IRS Form 6112?
Any party needing Prior Year Tax Products must file IRS Form 6112. This form serves as the official order mechanism for requesting these historical tax documents.
What information does IRS Form 6112 require?
The form collects information in several parts, including the filer's name and mailing address (Lines 1-3), the specific Country (Line 5), and details on which Form Number and Tax Year are being requested (Lines 7 & 8).
When is IRS Form 6112 due?
The source does not specify a filing deadline for completing IRS Form 6112. It notes that the products ordered cover the 'Limited to the 5 Prior Years'.
Where do I file IRS Form 6112?
Mail the completed form to the Internal Revenue Service at 2525 Revenue Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705-2500.
How do I complete IRS Form 6112?
First, the filer enters their name and mailing address (Lines 1-3). Next, they check if instructions are needed by checking the "Inst." box, then enter the desired Tax Year and Quantity for each Form Number listed. Finally, the form is mailed to the IRS.
What happens if IRS Form 6112 is filed incorrectly?
The source does not explicitly state a penalty for incorrect filing of Form 6112. However, submitting an order with inaccurate details will result in the IRS sending the wrong or incomplete products.
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