Obtaining Past Copies of Your Return

Obtaining past copies of your return from the IRS can be expensive and should be avoided if possible. There are two free options the IRS provides before you need to pay for an actual tax return that was filed this year or in a prior year.

Tax Return Transcript

The Tax Return Transcript is an abbreviated form of your tax return with all line items, forms and schedules. This will most likely meet your needs in obtaining past tax information. These transcripts are free and can be obtained through a phone call to 1-800-829-1040 … Read more at 2009 Taxes