# Form 4506

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/tax-forms/form-4506
Category: Tax Forms
Attributes: Official IRS form, Monthly top‑searched

IRS Form 4506 is a document used to** **request an exact copy of prior years’ tax returns filed with the IRS, including attachments and W-2s.

Request a copy of your tax return with our editable Form 4506. Simply open it in our PDF, fill it out, and download it to your device.

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/d5ccd2710a9c7ee360c179f85cc3f3fcf8560979.pdf)

## How to Fill Out Form 4506

1. Open the fillable Form 4506.
2. Enter your name and SSN, ITIN, or EIN.
3. Provide your current mailing address.
4. Add any designated third-party recipient information.
5. Specify the tax year or period requested.
6. Check the authorization box, sign, and date the form.

## Facts

### What Is Form 4506 Used For?

Form 4506 is used to request a copy of a previously filed tax return from the IRS.** **You may also designate a third party (on line 5) to receive the requested tax return information on your behalf.

IRS Form 4506 provides an actual copy of your filed return, which requires a fee. On the other hand, if you only need income or return information for verification purposes, Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript) is free and sufficient for most needs like mortgage applications or FAFSA verification.

### Who Should Use Form 4506?

Individuals, businesses, corporations, partnerships, estates, and authorized representatives** **may use Form 4506 when they need an official copy of a previously filed tax return for personal, financial, legal, or administrative purposes.

### When Is Form 4506 Due?

Form 4506 due date isn’t fixed** **because you submit it only when you need to request a copy of a previously filed tax return. However, the IRS must receive the form within 120 days of the signing date, or the request may be rejected.

### What Happens If Form 4506 Is Not Submitted?

If you don’t submit Form 4506, the IRS cannot provide the requested tax return copy. Missing information, incomplete required lines, unsigned forms, or an unchecked authorization box may also prevent processing.

### How and Where Do I File Form 4506?

Mail the completed and signed Form 4506 to the IRS RAIVS address assigned to the state where the return was originally filed. Filing addresses vary depending on the return type and location, so review the form instructions. Also, you need to pay the Form 4506 fee per tax period requested. Verify the current fee amount with the IRS, as they are subject to change.