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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 4:13:40 AM

I need copies (transcript) for 2005 and 2006 tax returns from the IRS. Is this possible to go back that far?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:13:42 AM

In order to receive past returns you will be able to do so as follows;

Returns 3 years and under;  You can complete the online request form.
Older than 3 years; You can call the transcript hotline at 800-908-9946 to order by phone or you may complete the transcript request form # 4506

Please see the IRS Getting copies of tax transcripts for more information and for a link to form # 4506

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:13:42 AM

In order to receive past returns you will be able to do so as follows;

Returns 3 years and under;  You can complete the online request form.
Older than 3 years; You can call the transcript hotline at 800-908-9946 to order by phone or you may complete the transcript request form # 4506

Please see the IRS Getting copies of tax transcripts for more information and for a link to form # 4506

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:13:45 AM

How do i retrieve my filing status from 2001, 2002 and 2003

New Member
Oct 3, 2019 12:21:04 PM

I need a copy of my transcript from 2006 to 2015 tax return

New Member
Oct 3, 2019 12:22:27 PM

I need a copy of my transcript from 2006 to 2015

Level 15
Oct 3, 2019 1:49:57 PM

@Josh00711 

IRS Federal Tax Return transcripts are only available for the current tax year and the 3 years prior.

IRS Federal Tax Account transcripts are available for the current tax year and up to 10 prior years.

See this IRS website for transcript types - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-return-transcript-types-and-ways-to-order-them

You can order a copy of a federal tax return using Form 4506.  There is a $50 fee for each tax return requested.  Copies of Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are generally available for 7 years from filing before they are destroyed by law.

IRS Form 4506 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

New Member
Oct 23, 2019 2:56:17 PM

Hi,

 

I need my transcripts for 2006 tax returns from the IRS for a state tax issue. can you assist?

Level 15
Oct 23, 2019 3:04:16 PM


@dmuhammad521 wrote:

Hi,

 

I need my transcripts for 2006 tax returns from the IRS for a state tax issue. can you assist?


As stated in the message that is posted directly above your message -

 

IRS Federal Tax Return transcripts are only available for the current tax year and the 3 years prior.

IRS Federal Tax Account transcripts are available for the current tax year and up to 10 prior years.

See this IRS website for transcript types - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-return-transcript-types-and-ways-to-order-them

You can order a copy of a federal tax return using Form 4506.  There is a $50 fee for each tax return requested.  Copies of Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are generally available for 7 years from filing before they are destroyed by law.

IRS Form 4506 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

New Member
Jan 27, 2021 10:41:32 AM

How can I get a copy of tax return for 2005

Level 15
Jan 27, 2021 10:47:50 AM


@Cindy817 wrote:

How can I get a copy of tax return for 2005


The IRS only retains federal tax returns for the last 7 years.  TurboTax only retains online tax returns for the last 7 years.

New Member
Mar 17, 2021 6:54:38 AM

Did you get this resolved? Because I am in the same bubble and can’t get through to any help. I need 2010

Intuit Alumni
Mar 17, 2021 9:11:53 AM

@AngD

 

You can see the above resolution from @DoninGA.

New Member
Mar 19, 2021 3:47:33 PM

Did you figure out if you could use IRS forms 4506-T to get your 2005 and 2006 tax transcripts or did you have to do something else?  Thanks for any insight you can offer.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 19, 2021 4:01:50 PM

You can contact the IRS and request a copy of your transcript. IRS Transcripts

New Member
Apr 5, 2021 8:14:37 AM

You can only get transcripts back 5 years which also includes tax returns. If you need tax accounts you can go back 10 years. They do not keep tax returns past 5 years

New Member
Sep 4, 2021 3:24:03 PM

I need taxi return transcripts for 2015 and 2016 

Level 15
Sep 4, 2021 3:33:26 PM


@532615 wrote:

I need taxi return transcripts for 2015 and 2016 


To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

New Member
Feb 7, 2022 1:15:26 PM

I need copies (transcript)for 2005 and 2006 tax returns from the IRS is this possible to go back that far? 

Level 15
Feb 7, 2022 1:23:11 PM


@KeithKnox426 wrote:

I need copies (transcript)for 2005 and 2006 tax returns from the IRS is this possible to go back that far? 


No, the IRS only maintains tax return transcripts for only the current year and the past 3 years.  They maintain tax account transcripts online for the past 10 years.

 

Go to this IRS website for transcript types - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/transcript-types-and-ways-to-order-them

New Member
Feb 7, 2022 1:58:55 PM

Is this possible to go that far back. and if so how do I get a transcript or a copy

Level 15
Feb 7, 2022 2:05:51 PM


@KeithKnox426 wrote:

Is this possible to go that far back. and if so how do I get a transcript or a copy


I already provided you the answer.

New Member
Mar 24, 2023 12:58:47 PM

I need copies of returns as far as possible from the IRS

Intuit Alumni
Mar 24, 2023 1:09:57 PM

You will need to contact the IRS for further information in this matter. Please see this TurboTax FAQ here for assistance.

 

@Robert C Kress