4506-T-EZ

Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript

Agency
IRS
Revision
Rev. 3-2025
Fillable fields
14
Pages
2
Official source
IRS form page
Checked
October 21, 2026
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Form 4506-T-EZ: Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript

Form 4506-T-EZ is a one-page request for an individual tax return transcript. The form says individuals can use it to request a tax return transcript for the current and the prior three years that includes most lines of the original tax return. The transcript will not show payments, penalty assessments, or adjustments made to the originally filed return.

The IRS About page says the transcript format partially masks personally identifiable information while financial data stays fully visible for tax preparation, tax representation or income verification. Because the taxpayer identification number is masked, the form has a Customer File Number field that prints on the transcript.

The form says it cannot be used by taxpayers who file Form 1040 on a fiscal tax year; they use Form 4506-T. The form also says transcripts are mailed only to the taxpayer's address of record. You can fill out Form 4506-T-EZ free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

What's on Form 4506-T-EZ

Lines 1a to 2b: names and numbers

The name shown first on the return and the first SSN or ITIN, then the spouse's name and second SSN or ITIN if it was a joint return.

Lines 3 and 4: addresses

The current name and address, including apartment, room, suite or inmate number, and the previous address shown on the last return filed if it is different.

Line 5: customer file number

An optional field of up to 10 numeric characters that prints on the transcript, which masks the taxpayer identification number.

Line 6: years requested

The year or years of the return transcript requested. The form says most requests will be processed within 10 business days.

Signature area

An attestation checkbox for the authority to sign, the signature and date of the taxpayer, a spouse's signature and date, and the phone number of the taxpayer on line 1a or 2a.

How to fill out Form 4506-T-EZ

  1. 1

    Line 1b

    The instructions say to enter the first SSN or ITIN shown on the return, for example your SSN for a Form 1040 with Schedule C. They say to enter an EIN if the request relates to a business return.

  2. 2

    Line 3

    Enter the current address, including a P.O. box if used. The instructions say someone currently incarcerated includes their inmate identification number, name and address here.

  3. 3

    Line 4

    Enter the address on the last return filed if it differs from line 3. The instructions say that if the addresses differ and the address was not changed with the IRS, file Form 8822.

  4. 4

    Line 5

    Optionally enter up to 10 numeric characters. The instructions say it should not contain an SSN; if an SSN or name is used, the transcript shows a generic "9999999999".

  5. 5

    Line 6

    Enter each year of the return transcript requested, written as a year such as "2008" in the form's example.

  6. 6

    Sign

    Complete every applicable line first, check the attestation box, then sign and date. The instructions say to sign exactly as your name appeared on the original return, and also sign your current name if it changed.

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Where to send it, timing and online options

Where to file

Mail or fax the form to the address for the state lived in when the return was filed. With more than one transcript and two different addresses, use the address of the most recent return.

Austin, Kansas City or Ogden

The chart lists RAIVS Team, Stop 6716 AUSC, Austin, TX 73301 (fax 855-587-9604); RAIVS Team, Stop 6705 S-2, Kansas City, MO 64999 (fax 855-821-0094); and RAIVS Team, P.O. Box 9941, Mail Stop 6734, Ogden, UT 84409 (fax 855-298-1145).

120 day limit

The instructions say the IRS must receive Form 4506-T-EZ within 120 days of the date signed by the taxpayer or it will be rejected.

Attestation box

The instructions say the form will not be processed and will be returned if the box in the signature area is unchecked.

Address of record

The form says that since July 2019 the IRS mails tax transcript requests only to the address of record.

Online and phone

The form points to Get Transcript on www.irs.gov and to 1-800-908-9946 for faster service.

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Who fills out Form 4506-T-EZ?

  • Individual taxpayers

    The form says individuals can use it to request a tax return transcript for the current and the prior three years.

  • Joint filers

    Lines 2a and 2b hold the spouse's name and number. The form says transcripts of jointly filed returns may be furnished to either spouse, and only one signature is required.

  • Not for fiscal year filers

    The form says taxpayers who file Form 1040 on a tax year beginning in one calendar year and ending in the following year use Form 4506-T instead.

  • Third parties such as lenders

    The form says the IRS stopped third-party mailings of transcripts in July 2019. A third party that cannot accept a transcript mailed to the taxpayer may contract with or become an IVES participant.

The taxpayer whose name is on line 1a or 2a completes and signs the form and mails or faxes it to the IRS. The transcript goes to the taxpayer's address of record.

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Questions about Form 4506-T-EZ

What does a tax return transcript show?

The form says it includes most lines of the original return but does not show payments, penalty assessments, or adjustments made to the originally filed return.

Which years can I request?

The form says individuals can request a tax return transcript for the current and the prior three years.

How long does it take?

The form says most requests will be processed within 10 business days.

Can the IRS mail my transcript to my lender?

The form says that since July 2019 masked transcripts are mailed only to the taxpayer's address of record. A third party may contract with or become an IVES participant.

What is the customer file number?

An optional number of up to 10 digits on line 5 that prints on the transcript. The instructions say it should not contain an SSN.

When should I use Form 4506-T instead?

The form says fiscal tax year filers use Form 4506-T, which also requests tax account information, W-2 and 1099 information, verification of non-filing and record of account.

Do both spouses sign for a joint return?

No. The instructions say transcripts of jointly filed returns may be furnished to either spouse and only one signature is required.