H and R Block should have / was required to provide a copy of the filed return and all documents used to prepare the return to your friend. Check with the H and R Block location manager where the return was prepared. Explain the circumstances. H and R Block is required to maintain returns and supporting documents for 3 years.
Your friend can also go to IRS.gov and create an account for free and obtain the following information from last years filed return:
If you're an individual taxpayer, you can use this tool to view:
- Your payoff amount, updated for the current calendar day
- The balance for each tax year for which you owe
- Up to 24 months of your payment history
- Key information from your current tax year return as originally filed.