where can i find copies of my old tax return?

Question

hello.. is there any way we can get the old tax return records? i asked my accountant, she doesn't keep them..

Answer 1

If you need an actual copy of your return, you should complete and mail Form 4506 (PDF), Request for Copy of Tax Return along with a check or money order for $ 39.00 per tax year made payable to the "United States Treasury". Allow 60 calendar days to receive your copies.
Most needs for tax return information can be met with a tax return transcript or a tax account transcript, rather than an actual copy of the return. The tax return transcript shows information from the return as it was originally filed. A tax account transcript shows any later adjustments either the taxpayer or the IRS made after the tax return was filed. Transcripts are provided free of charge. You can obtain a transcript by calling (800)–829–1040 or by completing and mailing Form 4506-T (PDF), Request for Transcript of Tax Return, to the address listed in the instructions. Transcripts will be mailed directly to you, and should be received within two weeks after the IRS gets your request.
The following two links will take you to the necessary forms

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Answer 2

Your accountant is required by law to keep copies of your old tax returns. You should as well...

Answer 3

Your accountant I'm assuming is the one that actually files your taxes for you? If not, then the place that she or you hires to do them should have documentation.. I've requested mine before.. I also have an accountant and she sends them to get done..

Answer 4

confident does sound such as you have already found out that it is going to be impossible to do as we talk on your existence except you are able to bear in mind who did prepare them for that previous 365 days and then touch the preparer to objective and notice in the event that they might nevertheless have a duplicate of that previous tax 365 days obtainable that they save a duplicate of provide to you at that factor on your existence. desire which you come across the above enclosed suggestions sensible. 04/20/2013

Answer 5

call the IRS 800-829-1040, you can order a basic version of the return you turned into them.

Answer 6

from the IRS at the audit

Answer 7

go to the I.R.S building in your town they will have it for you