After you file

@AaronB313

 No, you misunderstood. Transcripts are free.  It is only if you want an exact copy of a tax return that it costs $50 per return.  Go back to the site and read it again.

 

You can get a free transcript from the IRS:   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

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