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New Member
posted Jul 19, 2021 10:04:22 PM

I am trying to get my ten digit customer ID number to get a copy of my tax transcript from the IRS. Where do I find this?

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Level 15
Jul 19, 2021 10:59:09 PM

The 10-digit Customer File Number serves as an alternative tracking number to match the transcript to the taxpayer for third-parties such as tax practitioners, lenders and college financial aid offices.

Leave the entry blank if you were not directed by a third-party to enter the number. 

Level 15
Jul 19, 2021 11:06:50 PM

I don't know what that means by "10-digit customer ID number." 

[ADDENDUM:  I see

@ Mike9241

explained it above while I was typing.  🙂 ]

 

  If you are trying to register an IRS account, here are the criteria needed to register as listed on the IRS website. 

 

You need:

  • your SSN, date of birth, filing status and mailing address from latest tax return,
  • access to your email account,
  • your personal account number from a credit card, mortgage, home equity loan, home equity line of credit or car loan, and
  • a mobile phone linked to your name (for faster registration) or ability to receive an activation code by mail.

New Member
Feb 2, 2022 2:37:18 PM

I left the space blank as directed by this thread. My access for forbidden. Still looking to get a 10-digit customer Number from IRS.

Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2022 4:10:24 PM

You may need to create an account at the new IRS Online Portal.

New Member
Feb 8, 2022 6:54:23 PM

I need the tracking number the customer fil number 😫 can't fine it I'm having a hard time 

Expert Alumni
Feb 8, 2022 7:21:48 PM

You should first try entering all zeroes and if that doesn't work then you will need to register at the IRS for the 10 digit pin @BWATKINS84.

 

Create an IRS account here.

New Member
Feb 17, 2022 10:35:28 AM

How do I my 10 digit number to check my transcript for my refund

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2022 11:06:08 AM

Please refer to the post made by mesquitebean above for information regarding the ten-digit ID number. It can take up to 21 days to receive your refund.

The most accurate way to track your refund is through the IRS refund tracking through Where's My Refund?.   

Please review the article below.   

When will I get my IRS tax refund? - Community      

New Member
Mar 9, 2022 10:48:28 AM

how do  i find the customer file number

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 9, 2022 12:02:33 PM

 

I highly recommend that everyone create an online account on the IRS website to verify the status of returns, payments, refunds,  stimulus information and so much more.

Please click the link below to create an online account.   
Create IRS online account

 

The 10-digit Customer File Number is 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.

 

New Member
Apr 8, 2022 9:21:16 PM

  • I am trying to get my ten digit customer ID number to get a copy of my tax transcript from IRS. Where do I find this?

Intuit Alumni
Apr 9, 2022 7:33:59 AM

Please see the post above by @TeresaM for information regarding your 10-digit Customer File Number. 

@Maoleg16amg

New Member
Apr 13, 2022 1:13:30 PM

I have jumped through the hoops to get ID.me verification. I have followed every step recommended so far. I get a message telling me:

Access Denied

You don't have permission to access "http://sa.www4.irs.gov/icce-core/load/gettrans/pages/availableTranscripts.xhtml" on this server.

Reference #18.[phone number removed]880720.fafca69

 

I am preparing my own taxes. I have tied a knot in the end of my rope and am hanging on for dear life.

Intuit Alumni
Apr 13, 2022 2:15:31 PM

Please view the ID.me support website. 

https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/sections/360003279374-Troubleshooting

@labnabber66

 

New Member
Apr 14, 2022 4:19:35 PM

Where do I find it...need it for my transcripts...thx

 

New Member
Apr 18, 2022 12:33:01 PM

This worked!

New Member
May 8, 2022 4:10:35 PM

None of these worked for me. Still getting 402 when visiting site.

Returning Member
May 23, 2022 9:35:10 PM

How do I get my 10 digit customer-id

Level 15
May 24, 2022 4:04:58 AM

@Eneique - just leave it blank and go to the next screen

Returning Member
May 24, 2022 7:31:43 AM

follow

New Member
Aug 8, 2022 4:38:22 PM

Yes 

Level 15
Aug 8, 2022 4:40:35 PM

@Brandon ephrem   yes is not a tax question. do you have one

Level 15
Aug 8, 2022 4:43:41 PM

@Brandon ephrem  - try bypassing it or use your social security number (which is 10 digits)

New Member
Feb 24, 2023 5:34:42 PM

Where can I find my ten digits number