2015-2016
FORM 21 - FPITEY
Tax Return Transcripts are free of charge from the IRS. Instructions for requesting a transcript are below.
REQUESTING AN IRS TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPT
Get Transcript ONLINE
(Can ONLY be used by tax filers with valid SSN)
IRS Tax Return Transcripts are available on-demand at
The IRS will conduct a 2-part authentication of the tax filer’s identity. You will need the name, SSN, date of birth, filing status
and street address used on the last federal tax return filed. You will also need immediate access to your e-mail account as you
will receive a confirmation code you will need to enter, without closing the IRS page.
Once authentication is complete, select the reason you are requesting a transcript
.
(select “Higher Education/Student Aid”)
In the “Tax Transcript” Box, choose the transcript for “2014”. Your 2014 IRS Tax Return Transcript will open on-
screen as a pdf document.
Print the transcript, write the Student’s Name and their Fresno State ID# at the top of each page, and attach ALL pages to the
Tax Filers Income Verification form. When making copies of the transcripts, don’t forget to also copy the back side of all the
pages.
Get Transcript by MAIL
(Can be used by tax filers who have a valid SSN or ITIN)
The online self-service Transcript Request is at
Enter the tax filer’s SSN or ITIN, Date of Birth, Street Address and Zip/Postal Code used on the last federal tax return filed.
Select “Tax Transcript” and Tax Year “2014.”
If successfully validated, a paper IRS Tax Return Transcript arrives within 5–10 calendar days. Once received, write the
Student’s Name and their Fresno State ID# at the top of each page, and attach ALL pages to the Tax Filers Income Verification
form. When making copies of the transcripts, don’t forget to also copy the back side of all the pages.
PHONE- Get Transcript by MAIL
(Can be used by tax filers who have a valid SSN or ITIN)
Available from the IRS by calling
1-800-908-9946
Follow the prompts to enter the tax filer’s SSN or ITIN, and the numbers in their street address currently on file with the IRS.
Select “OPTION 2” to request an IRS Tax Return Transcript and enter “2014.”
If successfully validated, a paper IRS Tax Return Transcript will be received (by the tax zsasfiler) within 5 – 10 calendar days at
the address on file with the IRS. Once received, write the Student’s Name and their Fresno State ID# at the top of each page,
and attach ALL pages to the Tax Filers Income Verification form. When making copies of the transcripts, don’t forget to also
copy the back side of all the pages.
NOTE:
We are unable to process Tax Return Transcripts sent to us directly from the IRS – as there is no way to route the transcript to the
appropriate student’s file. Transcripts must go directly to the tax-filer. Once received, write the Student’s Name and their Fresno State ID# at the
top of each page, and attach all pages to the Tax Filer Income Verification.
MARITAL STATUS & TAX FILING STATUS
If your marital status is “Married,” there are two standard options for your IRS tax filing status:
Married Filing Separate
Married Filing Jointly
OR
In very limited situations, a married tax filer may have a filing status other than the two listed.
If your marital status is “Married” and you filed your taxes with a status of anything other than the two options listed above you
must include the following when submitting your IRS Tax Return Transcript and Income Verification Form:
A signed letter from your TAX PREPARER
The letter should be on letterhead, and must explain why your filing status meets IRS regulations.
NOTE:
Failure to submit the letter with your Income Verification documents will delay processing of your student’s file.