How do I get a copy of my 2008 tax return?
How do I get a copy of my 2008 tax return?
To request either transcript online, go to www.IRS.gov and look for our new online tool, Order a Transcript. To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts in the recorded message.
Where can I find IRS publications?
Personal computer users may download forms and publications from the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov/forms_pubs/index.html. This site also has links to state tax forms and to forms that you can fill in online and then print.
How many tax publications are there?
There are over 800 various forms and schedules. Other tax forms in the United States are filed with state and local governments.
What are tax publications?
IRS publications are informational booklets written by the Internal Revenue Service that give taxpayers detailed guidance on tax issues.
How far back can you get old tax returns?
IRS Federal Tax Return transcripts are only available for the current tax year and the 3 years prior. IRS Federal Tax Account transcripts are available for the current tax year and up to 10 prior years. You can order a copy of a federal tax return using Form 4506.
How many years does the IRS keep your tax records?
3 years
3 years – For assessment of tax you owe, this period is generally 3 years from the date you filed the return. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date. No limit – There’s no period of limitations to assess tax when you file a fraudulent return or when you don’t file a return.
What is a publication 17?
Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more.
How do I get IRS publication 17?
To get a copy, visit the IRS web site at www.irs.gov under the “Forms and Pubs” section. It can be accessed directly at ftp.fedworld.gov/pub/irs- pdf/p17. pdf. Or it can be ordered by calling 1-800-829-3676.
What is the IRS Publication 17?
Where can I get a hard copy of Publication 17?