Where do I get a copy of my 1040 tax form from last year?

Question

I recently reached the top of the section 8 housing list in my town and i need a copy of my 1040 form that i filed for the year 2007, but i don't have one? where do i get one? should i call the IRS?

Answer 1

call 1800-tax-1040 and they can tell you the form to file.

Answer 2

Here is the information form the IRS website www.irs.gov  What it doesn't tell you is that you can visit your local IRS office to obtain a Transcript.  All loan office, financial aid office etc. do accept the Transcript because it is a legal IRS document and it is exactly what you file.

Topic 156 - Copy of Your Tax Return – How to Get One

If you need an actual copy of your return, you should complete and mail Form 4506 (PDF), Request for Copy of Tax Return, along with a check or money order for $ 39.00 per tax year made payable to the "United States Treasury". Allow 60 calendar days to receive your copies.

Most needs for tax return information can be met with a computer print of your return information. This is known as a transcript. A Return transcript will show all original information from the return as filed. If you need to have all changes and charges and credits you can request a tax Account transcript. Transcripts are provided free of charge. These transcripts may be acceptable substitutes for an actual copy of the return by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and lending agencies for student loans and mortgages.

You can obtain a transcript by calling (800)–829–1040 or by completing and mailing Form 4506-T (PDF), Request for Transcript of Tax Return, to the address listed in the instructions to request all types of transcript verification of non-filing, and wage/income information.

Transcripts will be mailed directly to you, and should be received within two weeks after the IRS gets your request. Transcripts can be mailed to a third party if you specify this on Form 4506-T, however, you must sign and date the form giving your consent for the disclosure.