Find a Copy of Your IRS Filed Tax Return

• 1). Determine how much information you will need from your previously-filed IRS tax return. Are you looking for specific numbers? Do you need a full copy of your tax return including W-2s? Understand exactly what you need before you request information from the IRS.
  
  
• 2). Download IRS Form 4506. (See References).
  
  
• 3). Complete IRS Form 4506 to request a copy of a tax return from a previous year. You will need to provide your Social Security number, the year you are requesting information for and how many copies you will need. You can request information on several different years if necessary.
  
  
• 4). Determine where the copy of your tax returns should be sent. You can request the IRS to mail information on your return directly to the party requesting the information.
  
  
• 5). Enclose a check for $57 per copy of the tax form you are requesting. This fee will be waived if the tax forms are needed due to a federally declared disaster.
  
  
• 6). Keep a copy of your completed Form 4507. Mail the original Form to the IRS to the address where you originally filed your taxes. Each state or region does not file to the same address.