Get Tax Forms and Publications

<p>If you file your taxes by paper, you’ll need copies of some forms, instructions, and worksheets.</p><h3>Get Federal Tax Forms</h3><p>Get the current filing year’s forms, instructions, and publications for free from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions">Download them from IRS.gov</a></p></li><li><p>Order by phone at 1-800-TAX-FORM (<a href="tel: 18008293676">1-800-829-3676</a>)</p></li></ul><p>You can also find printed versions of many forms, instructions and publications in your community for free at</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx">Libraries</a></li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-your-local-irs-office">IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers</a></li></ul><h3>New 1040 Form for Seniors</h3><p>The IRS has released a <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s.pdf">tax filing form for people 65 and older</a>. It’s an easier-to-read version of the 1040 form. It has bigger type, less shading, and features like a standard deduction chart. The form is optional and uses the same schedules, instructions, and attachments as the regular 1040.</p><h3>Accessible Forms</h3><p>The IRS provides many forms and publications in accessible formats. This includes <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/irs-section-508-compliant-pdf-forms">Section 508 accessible PDFs</a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/irs-tax-forms-in-braille-and-text-formats">Braille or text</a> forms. They also have forms for prior tax years.</p><h3>State Tax Forms</h3><p>Download your <a href="https://www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-forms">state's tax forms and instructions</a> for free.</p>

Get Transcripts and Copies of Your Tax Returns

<p>You may need a transcript or copy of a prior year's tax return. Learn how to get each one. </p><h3>Get a Transcript of a Federal Tax Return</h3><p>A transcript is a computer printout of highlights from a tax return. In most cases, a transcript is an acceptable substitute for an exact copy of your tax return. You can use it when preparing your taxes. And it can verify your income and tax filing status when applying for loans and government benefits.</p><ul><li>You can request transcripts for the last 10 tax years.</li><li>Transcripts are free.</li><li>You can get transcripts immediately by requesting them online.</li><li>Transcript orders by phone and mail take 5-10 days.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript">Learn more about transcripts and how to request them online, by phone, or by mail.</a></p><h3>Get a Copy of a Federal Tax Return</h3><p>Unlike a tax transcript, a copy of a tax return is an exact replica of your tax return and all the attached forms you submitted. While in most cases you will only need a transcript, a copy may be needed for other reasons like filing an amended tax return. </p><ul><li>You can get copies of tax returns from the past 7 years.</li><li>Each copy costs $43.</li><li>Requests can take up to 75 days to be processed.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156">Learn how to get a copy of your tax return using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return.</a></p><h3>Get Copies of a State Tax Return</h3><p>For copies of state tax returns, <a href="https://www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies">contact your state's Department of Revenue</a>.</p>

Get Your W-2 Before Tax Time

<p>Employers must send you your W-2 by January 31 for the earnings from the previous calendar year of work. This form shows the income you earned for the year and the taxes withheld from those earnings.</p><h3>If You Don’t Receive a W-2</h3><p>If you don't receive your W-2 by January 31, inform your employer. If that doesn’t work, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc154">follow these other steps</a> to get your W-2.</p><h3>If Your W-2 is Incorrect</h3><p>If your W-2 is incorrect, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/w-2-additional-incorrect-lost-non-receipt-omitted/w-2-additional-incorrect-lost-non-receipt-omitted">follow these guidelines to get a corrected one</a>.</p><h3>Help Filing W-2 Forms for Employers</h3><p>The IRS offers resources on <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc752">where, when, and how employers can file W-2 forms</a> for employees.</p>

1099 Income Statements

<p>Businesses and government agencies use 1099 forms to report various types of income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These types of income do not include wages, salaries, or tips. Learn about the types of Form 1099, what to do if you notice any errors and how to get a copy if you didn’t receive one.</p><h3>Incorrect or Missing Form 1099</h3><p>Contact the business or <a href="https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/a">government agency</a> if:</p><ul><li>Any of the reported income or information on your form is incorrect</li><li>You did not receive your Form 1099</li></ul><h3>Common Types of Form 1099</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-misc">1099-MISC</a> for contracting and freelance work, gambling and prize winnings, and more</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-int">1099-INT</a> for bank account interest</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-div">1099-DIV</a> for investment distributions and dividends</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-r">1099-R</a> for retirement account distributions from:<ul><li>401(k) accounts</li><li>IRAs</li><li>Thrift Savings Plans</li><li>Annuities</li><li>Pensions </li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-s">1099-S</a> for real estate sales income</li></ul><p>Every business or agency must:</p><ul><li>Complete a Form 1099 for each transaction</li><li>Retain a copy for its records</li><li>Send a copy to the IRS and yourself. You should receive your copy by early February (or mid-February for Form 1099-B).</li></ul><p>You must include this income on your federal tax return.</p><h3>Contact the IRS</h3><p>If you requested Form 1099 from a business or agency and didn’t receive it, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc154">contact the IRS</a>. Wait times to speak with a representative may be long.</p>

Get Your Tax Forms

Q: Get Transcripts and Copies of Your Tax Returns

<p>You may need a transcript or copy of a prior year&#39;s tax return. Learn how to get each one. </p><h3>Get a Transcript of a Federal Tax Return</h3><p>A transcript is a computer printout of highlights from a tax return. In most cases, a transcript is an acceptable substitute for an exact copy of your tax return. You can use it when preparing your taxes. And it can verify your income and tax filing status when applying for loans and government benefits.</p><ul><li>You can request transcripts for the last 10 tax years.</li><li>Transcripts are free.</li><li>You can get transcripts immediately by requesting them online.</li><li>Transcript orders by phone and mail take 5-10 days.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript">Learn more about transcripts and how to request them online, by phone, or by mail.</a></p><h3>Get a Copy of a Federal Tax Return</h3><p>Unlike a tax transcript, a copy of a tax return is an exact replica of your tax return and all the attached forms you submitted. While in most cases you will only need a transcript, a copy may be needed for other reasons like filing an amended tax return. </p><ul><li>You can get copies of tax returns from the past 7 years.</li><li>Each copy costs $43.</li><li>Requests can take up to 75 days to be processed.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156">Learn how to get a copy of your tax return using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return.</a></p><h3>Get Copies of a State Tax Return</h3><p>For copies of state tax returns, <a href="https://www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies">contact your state&#39;s Department of Revenue</a>.</p>

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