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Where do I find my Customer File Number?

In order to get an IRS transcript from their website they ask for my Customer File Number, and I have no idea what that is or where to find it.
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TerukoL
Intuit Alumni

Where do I find my Customer File Number?

The 10-digit Customer File Number is an 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.

 

Try creating an online account on the IRS website to verify the status of returns, payments, refunds, transcripts and more.

 

Please click Create IRS online account to learn more.   
 

 

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rjs
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Level 15

Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Leave the Customer File Number blank. You don't need it when you are getting a transcript for your own use.

 

suz-dan
New Member

Where do I find my Customer File Number?

tried that, it did not work. Thank you

CarissaM
Intuit Alumni

Where do I find my Customer File Number?

What is the issue you are experiencing? We need a few more details to better assist you. @suz-dan 

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Danocrowl
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Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Where do I find my customer file number so I can get a transcript for 2021 from IRS 

rjs
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Level 15

Where do I find my Customer File Number?


@Danocrowl wrote:

Where do I find my customer file number so I can get a transcript for 2021 from IRS 


@Danocrowl  Leave the Customer File Number blank. You don't need it when you are getting a transcript for your own use. The Customer File Number is an optional entry for lenders or tax professionals who get transcripts for several people at once. They can use it to keep track of which customer each transcript is for.

 

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Where do I find my Customer File Number?

THERE IS NO CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER ON AN INCOME TAX RETURN SO THERE IS NOTHING TO FIND ON A RETURN FILED THRU THE TT SYSTEM.   We cannot say this loud enough ... you do NOT need it to get a transcript.

 

Now ... if you REALLY want/need to have one simply MAKE ONE UP since it is immaterial. 

 

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Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Thanks   

Where do I find my Customer File Number?

Thank you!!! It worked for me 😃

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