What is a tax return transcript and how do I obtain one?
Updated October 24, 2022
A tax return transcript is a line-by-line accounting of your tax return as it was originally filed with the IRS. The transcript can be obtained directly from the IRS only?and is used as verification that your tax information on your FAFSA matches what is on file with the IRS.
The fastest and easiest way to satisfy this requirement is by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in your FAFSA. For complete instructions on using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, visit the Student Aid site.
You can also obtain your tax return transcript by visiting the IRS website?or by calling?the IRS at 1-800-908-9946.