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Tax Transcripts

Tax_question10 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:58:01 GMT

Hi,

How long it might take to get the tax transcripts after paper filing the tax returns. is there any option for expediting to get the tax transcript.

and how long it might tax after filing to get the tax transcript.

Re: Tax Transcripts

fanfare — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:02:26 GMT

Paper filing ? Make an extra print copy or photocopy for your own records.

Always print a copy of your completed tax return for your records, and review it carefully before e-Filing ( or mailing).
You will need it if you are audited by the IRS, or to amend if a TurboTax update changes your return or for any other reason.
AND, to find your AGI next year.

Re: Tax Transcripts

Tax_question10 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:43:41 GMT

we need the Tax transcripts given y the IRS after filing the taxes.

You can get them free of cost here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

my question is how long it might take to get these transcripts, please

Re: Tax Transcripts

SteamTrain — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:00:53 GMT

@Tax_question10

For a paper-filed 2019 tax return send in this year...a wild guess would be 2-9 months before they even look at your paper tax return to get it into their computers.

A lot may depend on where your mail-filed tax return is in their stack. The IRS manual entry staff is a fraction of normal during this pandemic. Those mailed in Feb would be processed and in their computers months before any mail-filed in July...since they appear to be processing in-order of their receipt. ( You did personally put it in the mail yourself didn't you? )

So if you do need a transcript as proof of filing 2019 for any reason, it won't be available until it is actually entered into their computers .

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From the IRS:

"To protect the public and employees, and in compliance with orders of local health authorities around the country, certain IRS services such as live assistance on telephones, processing paper tax returns and responding to correspondence continue to be extremely limited."

Re: Tax Transcripts

Critter-3 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:17:21 GMT

@Tax_question10

WHY do you need a transcript ? Will a signed copy of the filed return not do ?

Re: Tax Transcripts

Tax_question10 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:23:07 GMT

To submit to another agency. USCIS, they require it.

Re: Tax Transcripts

Critter-3 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:32:14 GMT

Well since you did not efile the return (thus getting an efiling postmark) you are in for a long long wait. I am sure they understand the IRS delays this year due to the Covid situation. I suggest you check once a week until you get the desired information. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript