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Form 4506-A

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 4506-A

Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form

Rev. November 2021

Form 4506-A is a request form for copies of tax forms (Forms 8871, 8872, 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T, and 5227) from exempt or political organizations. The requester must provide the organization name, employer identification number, address, and their own contact information. Different categories of requesters have different requirements. Commercial users need to provide media outlet name and explanation of use. The forms can be requested in paper or USB format for specific tax years or periods. Public disclosure is an alternative to requesting from the IRS. Forms 990-N (e-Postcard) and machine readable data are also available online.

Instructions

  • Form 4506-A Instructions - Instructions for Form 4506-A, Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form
FAQ
  • What is the time frame for obtaining a copy of my tax return?

    Generally, it may take up to 60 days for the IRS to process your request. The estimated average time is: Recordkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 min.

  • What is Form 4506-A?

    Form 4506-A is used to request a copy of a tax return or other internal revenue service form from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is used to request specific forms and years, and provide information about the requester.

  • What is the cost of obtaining a copy of my tax return?

    $25 per year if you want to inspect it at an IRS office. If you want a photocopy of a return, report or notice see the chart below. The commercial user, $0.20 per page and educational institution, media, non-commercial scientific institution or all other requesters, first 100 pages free, then $0.20 per page.

  • How do I obtain a copy of my tax return?

    You can obtain a copy of your tax return by using the 'Get Transcript' tool on the IRS website, by calling the IRS at 800-908-4436, or by submitting Form 4506, Application for Tax Return or Other Internal Revenue Service Form. The USB contain image files in Tag Image File (TIF) format.

  • Where can I find my EIN?

    Your EIN is a unique identifier assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify your business for tax purposes. You can find your EIN by using the 'Get My Payment' tool on the IRS website, by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040, or by submitting Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number.

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Federal tax forms

Form 4506-A is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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