2. Online through IRS.gov or the IRS phone number
Request tax transcripts immediately online
-Use the Get Transcript Online tool which is available at www.irs.gov under the “Tools” tab by
clicking “Get a tax transcript” and then “Get Transcript Online.” The Get Transcript Online tool
allows the user to immediately receive an online PDF version of their IRS Tax Return Transcript.
The Get Transcript Online tool requires the user to register before submitting a request.
To use the new Get Transcript Online tool, the user must have (1) access to a valid email
address, (2) a text-enabled mobile phone (pay-as-you-go plans cannot be used) in the user’s
name, and (3) specific financial account numbers (such as a credit card number or an account
number for a home mortgage or auto loan). Note that the IRS Get Transcript Online registration
process will not result in any charges to the card or to the financial account.
During the new Get Transcript Online registration process, the IRS will send the user a
confirmation code via email and an authentication code via text. The IRS email and text will
contain a one-time code that the user will use to finalize the Get Transcript Online registration.
A tax filer who is not able to successfully register for the Get Transcript Online, will be able to
request a tax return transcript using one of the other methods discussed below.
Request Tax Transcripts to be sent by mail through www.irs.gov or Phone
A tax filer may also obtain a tax return transcript by submitting a transcript request using the IRS
Get Transcript by Mail option at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript or by calling 1-
800-908-9946. These request methods will result in the IRS mailing a paper transcript to the
address on file with the IRS. It will take 10-14 days to receive it through mail.
Verification of Non-filing
Individuals who did not file an IRS tax return for the relevant tax year will, if they successfully
register for Get Transcript Online, receive a PDF page indicating that the IRS has no record of a
tax return being filed for the requested year. A VONF letter is not available through the online
Get Transcript by Mail or through the automated phone request process. To request the VONF
letter complete form 4506t, select box 7 for verification of nonfiling and either fax to 855-800-
8015 or mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
RAIVS Team
P.O. Box 145500 Stop 2800 F
Cincinnati, OH 45250
3. Contact the local IRS Office- A third option is to contact the local IRS office. We strongly advise
to use IRS Data Retrieval Tool or request them immediately online in the first 2 options before
using this option.