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How do I get a copy of a federal tax return that is more than 7 years old (2012)?

pacoyogi — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:54:07 GMT

Re: How do I get a copy of a federal tax return that is more than 7 years old (2012)?

Mike9241 — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:25:35 GMT

if you didn't keep a copy then you are out of luck. Neither Turbotax nor the IRS maintain tax returns going back that far. However, the Social Security Adm would have copies of any W-2's (not a complete 1040) you received for that year. But there is a fee.

https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

Re: How do I get a copy of a federal tax return that is more than 7 years old (2012)?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:55:26 GMT

Sorry. TurboTax and the IRS keep tax returns for seven years. If you did not save a copy for yourself then you are--as stated above--out of luck. Going forward---save your own records and make copies of your tax returns.