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.
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Leave the Customer File Number blank. You don't need it when you are getting a transcript for your own use.
What is the issue you are experiencing? We need a few more details to better assist you. @suz-dan
Where do I find my customer file number so I can get a transcript for 2021 from IRS
@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.
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.
@Kendrick walker wrote:
What’s my customer id number
Customer ID number for what specifically? What are you trying to do?
@Kendrick walker wrote:
How can I get my customer id number
Customer ID number for what specifically? What are you trying to do?
@Kendrick walker Scroll up and READ the whole thread you posted to. There is no customer ID number.
@eli3burg Read the earlier replies in this thread that you tacked your question onto. You do not need a Customer File Number when you are getting a transcript for your own use. Just leave it blank. 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.