05/29/2025
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Ways to Collect Missing Tax Documents for Past Years
1. IRS Wage and Income Transcripts
You can request Wage and Income Transcripts from the IRS, which include:
W-2s
1099s (including 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, etc.)
1098s (mortgage interest, tuition, etc.)
Other income-reported forms
These can usually go back up to 10 years.
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Main IRS Links to Collect Missing Tax Documents:
IRS Online Account
View and download your tax records, including Wage and Income Transcripts:
π https://www.irs.gov/account
Get Transcript Online
Access your Wage and Income Transcript or other tax return information:
π https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return)
Use this form if you prefer to request by mail:
π https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4506-t