Instructions For Form 4506-A (Rev. August 2014) (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Where To File

as indicated. If ordering a partial set on DVD or sample DVD,

indicate the format, state(s), and month(s) requested. If ordering

Use the following chart to determine where to fax or mail

a sample DVD, check the sample DVD box, indicate the format,

(depending on the service needed) Form 4506-A.

and write in the calendar year(s). Sample DVD requests are not

available for individual states. Individual state DVDs are only

available in Alchemy format.

IF you want . . .

THEN file Form 4506-A

with the . . .

Incomplete requests will be rejected.

To inspect a return, report, notice, or

Internal Revenue Service

exemption application at an IRS

Disclosure Scanning Operation -

CAUTION

office*

Stop 93A

P.O. Box 621506,

Note. Tax returns are generally available only for 7 years from

Atlanta, GA 30362-3006

filing before they are destroyed in accordance with applicable

provisions of law.

To inspect a return, report, notice, or

Internal Revenue Service

exemption application at IRS National

Attn: Freedom of Information

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask

Headquarters

Reading Room

1111 Constitution Avenue NW

for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue

Washington, DC 20224

laws of the United States. We need the information to gain

access to the return or other exempt or political organization IRS

A copy of an exemption application,

Internal Revenue Service

form you requested in our files and properly respond to your

Form 1023, Form 1024,

Attn: Correspondence Unit

request.

Determination Letter, or updated

P.O. Box 2508, Room 4024

Determination Letter (includes all

Cincinnati, OH 45201

The authority to ask for the information requested on this form

supporting documents)

Fax no. 513-263-3434

is section 6104 and its regulations. You are not required to

A copy of a return,

Internal Revenue Service

provide the information requested on this form. However, if you

report, or notice

RAIVS Unit MS: 6716

do not furnish the information, we may not be able to fulfil your

Ogden, UT 84201

request. Providing willfully false or fraudulent information may

Fax no. 801-620-7896

subject you to criminal penalties. Routine uses include

*The office handling your request will contact you to schedule

disclosing the information to the Department of Justice for civil or

an appointment when the item is available for inspection.

criminal litigation. We may also disclose this information to

federal and state agencies to enforce federal nontax criminal

How Long Will It Take?

laws and to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to

combat terrorism.

Generally, it may take up to 60 days for us to process your

request.

You are not required to provide the information requested on

Specific Instructions

a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the

form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records

relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as

Line 1

their contents may become material in the administration of any

Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return

Exempt or political organization. Enter the organization's

information are confidential, as required by section 6103. The

official name under which exempt status was approved,

time needed to complete and file Form 4506-A will vary

address, and employer identification number. If you do not enter

depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average

the official name, we may not be able to locate the requested

time is:

form. Complete a separate Form 4506-A for each organization.

Line 2

Recordkeeping

6 min.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Learning about the law or the form

10 min.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Requester. Enter the requester's name, address, phone

Preparing the form

21 min.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

number, and the name of a contact person.

Copying, assembling, and sending the form to the IRS

20 min.

. .

Line 3

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time

Category of requester. Check the appropriate category of the

estimates or suggestions for making Form 4506-A simpler, we

requester. You must check a box.

would be happy to hear from you. You can send us comments

by going to , clicking on “More

Line 4

Information,” and then clicking on “Give us feedback.” You can

also send your comments to:

Reason for request. To avoid being charged the commercial

rate, all requesters except commercial users must provide a

Internal Revenue Service

reason for requesting the records and explain how the records

Tax Forms and Publications Division

will be used.

1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526

Washington, DC 20224

Lines 5-9

For each applicable form, check the box(es) for the item(s) you

Do not send Form 4506-A to this address. Instead, see

are requesting. You may request more than one form. For each

Where To File.

form requested, check either the copy, inspection, DVD, or

sample DVD box and enter the specific tax year(s) or period(s)

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