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Yes. You can get a free tax return transcript or an exact copy of your return directly from the IRS.
You can get a lot of information from the free transcript, which you can get online with a short delay. However, if you're looking for an amount from a specific form and line you'll need the exact copy, which takes longer to arrive.
Also, here are the differences between each type:
| Tax return transcript | Exact copy of your return |
| Includes most line items from your return, like AGI, and looks like this | Includes all forms and attachments |
| Available for current tax year and three prior tax years | Available for current tax year and six prior tax years |
| Free | Costs $50 (this fee may be waived in presidentially-declared disaster areas) |
| Ordered online at the IRS’s Get Transcript page | Ordered by mail using IRS Form 4506 (follow the instructions on page 2) |
| Online available same day, print arrives in 5–10 days | May take up to 75 days for delivery |
If you need a copy for your lender, ask them which version you need. Most lenders will accept a transcript.
The IRS has more info about ordering tax returns in Tax Topic 156.
