I am 23/m new to tax procedure. I thought I filed my W2-tax return, but realized never recieved return...?

Question

I thought I filed successfully through turbotax online for my 2005 W-2, but I never recieved a return. I absolutely need a copy of my 2005 return to allow my wife to get her visa, this is the only thing holding back the visa. The maximum amount I would owe to the IRS would be under $500. How can I pay this as soon as possible and get a copy of my 2005 tax return? How long would this take? And which way would be the most successful in terms of speed? Thank you for your time in reading this. -Shane

Answer 1

If you filed an income tax return using turbo-tax a copy of the return would be on the computer you use in the turbo-tax program. If you are referring to your refund that may be another story. One of the problems with people using programs like turbo-tax and filing on line is that they do not understand that receipt of the return by the IRS must be verified. Normally that comes in about 48 hours. However if there was a problem and the person using the program did not follow up on that the filing may never have been completed. You can call the IRS at (800)–829–1040 to verify that you did file or you can ask a copy by completing and mailing Form 4506. The following link will take you to that form; http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf , there will be a charge of $39.00. If you live near an IRS office the fastest way would be to go into the office but that does not mean that they will be prompt once you are there, it is just faster than the mail.

Answer 2

When I immigrated, transcripts were acceptable. Go to your local IRS office with plenty of ID (SS card and DL should work) and they will give you one on the spot. They may tell you that you haven't filed, in which case, do as Mathew says as that scenario he presents is, sadly, highly likely.