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Is there a way to retrieve a prior year return that another accountant did?

jean-schwarzcpa- — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:06:39 GMT

Another accountant did returns for a client, but he (the accountant) is not able to retrieve any information on prior year filings, is there any way for the client to get the prior year returns?

Re: Is there a way to retrieve a prior year return that another accountant did?

VolvoGirl — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:39:23 GMT

You can also request a transcript from the IRS

Get Transcript | Internal Revenue Service

Re: Is there a way to retrieve a prior year return that another accountant did?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:40:29 GMT

.You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $43, an actual copy of your tax return.

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

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf