Per the IRS, transcripts are best and most often used to validate past income and tax filing status for mortgage, student and small business loan applications and to help with tax preparation.
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The IRS Get Transcript includes the following:
Transcript Types
We offer the following transcript types at no charge to you:
- Tax Return Transcript - shows most line items including your adjusted gross income (AGI) from your original Form 1040-series tax return as filed, along with any forms and schedules. It doesn't show changes made after you filed your original return. This transcript is only available for the current tax year and returns processed during the prior three years. A tax return transcript usually meets the needs of lending institutions offering mortgages and student loans. Note: the secondary spouse on a joint return must use Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T to request this transcript type. When using Get Transcript by Mail or phone, the primary taxpayer on the return must make the request.
You can purchase a full copy of your 2019 return. from the IRS.
I have also included instructions on how to Amend your 2019 tax return below:
How do I amend my 2019 return in the TurboTax CD/Download software?
