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Where do I find my Customer File Number?

nickelchrome — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:43:44 GMT

In order to get an IRS transcript from their website they ask for my Customer File Number, and I have no idea what that is or where to find it.

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

TerukoL — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:20:47 GMT

The 10-digit Customer File Number is an alternative tracking number to match a transcript to the taxpayer for third parties such as tax preparers. You will not need that number to obtain a transcript for your own return.

Try creating an online account on the IRS website to verify the status of returns, payments, refunds, transcripts and more.

Please click Create IRS online account to learn more.

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

rjs — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:26:23 GMT

Leave the Customer File Number blank. You don't need it when you are getting a transcript for your own use.

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

suz-dan — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:32:07 GMT

tried that, it did not work. Thank you

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

CarissaM — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:59:29 GMT

What is the issue you are experiencing? We need a few more details to better assist you. @suz-dan

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Danocrowl — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:56:37 GMT

Where do I find my customer file number so I can get a transcript for 2021 from IRS

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

rjs — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:26:34 GMT

@Danocrowl wrote:

Where do I find my customer file number so I can get a transcript for 2021 from IRS

@Danocrowl Leave the Customer File Number blank. You don't need it when you are getting a transcript for your own use. The Customer File Number is an optional entry for lenders or tax professionals who get transcripts for several people at once. They can use it to keep track of which customer each transcript is for.

Customer File Number found

knowyjoey — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:14:12 GMT

Customer File Number found

knowyjoey — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:04:53 GMT

Customer File Number found

knowyjoey — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:06:13 GMT

Customer File Number found

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Critter-3 — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:05:44 GMT

THERE IS NO CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER ON AN INCOME TAX RETURN SO THERE IS NOTHING TO FIND ON A RETURN FILED THRU THE TT SYSTEM. We cannot say this loud enough ... you do NOT need it to get a transcript.

Now ... if you REALLY want/need to have one simply MAKE ONE UP since it is immaterial.

Thanks everyone for your help

knowyjoey — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:06:36 GMT

Thanks

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

marthasofi — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:46:40 GMT

Thank you!!! It worked for me 😃

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Kendrick walker — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:15:52 GMT

How can I get my customer id number

Re: Customer File Number found

Kendrick walker — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:16:47 GMT

What’s my customer id number

Re: Customer File Number found

DoninGA — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:18:44 GMT

@Kendrick walker wrote:

What’s my customer id number

Customer ID number for what specifically? What are you trying to do?

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

DoninGA — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:19:12 GMT

@Kendrick walker wrote:

How can I get my customer id number

Customer ID number for what specifically? What are you trying to do?

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:19:34 GMT

@Kendrick walker Scroll up and READ the whole thread you posted to. There is no customer ID number.

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

eli3burg — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:10:39 GMT

Hey where can I find my customer file number

Re: Where do I find my Customer File Number?

rjs — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:02:23 GMT

@eli3burg Read the earlier replies in this thread that you tacked your question onto. You do not need a Customer File Number when you are getting a transcript for your own use. Just leave it blank. The Customer File Number is an optional entry for lenders or tax professionals who get transcripts for several people at once. They can use it to keep track of which customer each transcript is for.