Quickest Way to Request a Copy of Your Taxes from the IRS

For the quickest access, request your tax transcript online.

What You’ll Need:

  • If you don’t already have an IRS username or ID.me account, make sure to have your photo ID ready for verification.

What You’ll Receive:

  • Access to all types of transcripts online.
  • Options to view, print, or download your transcript.
  • Once your identity is verified, you can easily return to obtain transcripts or access other IRS online services.

Alternative to Requesting a Transcript Online (through Mail)

We recommend requesting a transcript online, since that’s the fastest method. If you can’t get your transcript online, you can request one by mail instead.

What You Need

To request a transcript by mail, you need your mailing address from your latest return.

What You Get

  • Tax Return or Tax Account transcript types delivered by mail
  • If you need your prior year Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to e-file, choose the tax return transcript type when making your request.
  • Transcripts arrive in 5 to 10 calendar days at the address we have on file for you

You can also request a transcript by mail by calling our automated phone transcript service at 800-908-9946.