Federal Disclosure
Explains that, unless authorized by law, the site cannot disclose return information to third parties for purposes other than preparing and filing the return without consent.
15080
Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites
- Agency
- IRS
- Revision
- Rev. 10-2026
- Fillable fields
- 5
- Pages
- 1
- Official source
- IRS form page
- Checked
- October 21, 2026
Form 15080: Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information to VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Sites
Form 15080 is a consent form used at VITA/TCE tax preparation sites. It asks the taxpayer to agree to Global Carry Forward, which the form says "allows TaxSlayer LLC, the provider of the VITA/TCE tax software, to make your tax return information available to ANY volunteer site participating in the IRS's VITA/TCE program that you select to prepare a tax return in the next filing season."
The form says completing it is not required to get the site's tax return preparation services, and that no consent is needed for the VITA/TCE partner preparing the return this year. Global Carry Forward helps only if the taxpayer visits a different VITA or TCE partner next year that uses TaxSlayer. This October 2026 edition says the consent is valid through October 30, 2028.
The primary taxpayer and any secondary taxpayer print their names, sign and date. The form says the taxpayer has the right to receive a signed copy. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on Form 15080
Terms: Global Carry Forward
Describes how TaxSlayer LLC makes the return information available to any participating volunteer site the taxpayer selects in the next filing season.
Information disclosed
Lists items such as name, address, date of birth, phone number, SSN, filing status, occupation, employer details, income, deductions, credits and dependents' details.
Limits on duration and scope
Two statements that the taxpayer does not wish to limit the consent to an earlier date or a narrower scope, and that a taxpayer who does will deny consent.
Consent and signatures
The consent statement, then lines for the primary and secondary taxpayer's printed name, signature and date.
TIGTA contact
A note on contacting the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) by telephone at 1-800-366-4484 about improper disclosure or use.
How to fill out Form 15080
- 1
Read the Federal Disclosure
It says that once information is disclosed with consent, federal law may not protect it from further use or distribution.
- 2
Read the terms
Review what Global Carry Forward does, what information it covers and the October 30, 2028 end date.
- 3
Check the limitations
The form says a taxpayer who wishes to limit the duration to an earlier date, or the scope further, will deny consent rather than sign.
- 4
Primary taxpayer
Print the name, sign and date on the primary taxpayer line to consent.
- 5
Secondary taxpayer
A secondary taxpayer prints the name, signs and dates on the second line.
- 6
Keep a copy
The form says the taxpayer has the right to receive a signed copy of the form.
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Consent terms, timing and contacts
Optional
The form says it is not required to engage the site's tax return preparation services, and consent obtained by conditioning those services on it is not valid.
How long it lasts
The terms say the consent is valid through October 30, 2028. The Federal Disclosure adds that a consent with no duration specified is valid for one year from the date of signature.
PIN entry
By consenting, the taxpayer allows the tax return preparer to enter a PIN in the tax preparation software on the taxpayer's behalf to verify consent.
Signed copy
The form says the taxpayer has the right to receive a signed copy of this form.
Improper disclosure
The form says to contact TIGTA by telephone at 1-800-366-4484 if return information has been disclosed or used improperly or without permission.
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Who uses Form 15080?
The form is provided to the taxpayer by the VITA or TCE site that prepares the return, and the taxpayer decides whether to sign it.
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Questions about Form 15080
Is Form 15080 required to get free tax help?
No. The form says "You are not required to complete this form to engage our tax return preparation services."
What does Global Carry Forward do?
The form says it lets TaxSlayer LLC make the return information available to any VITA/TCE volunteer site the taxpayer selects next filing season, so the return populates with the current year data.
What information is shared?
The form lists items such as name, address, date of birth, phone number, SSN, filing status, occupation, employer's name and address, income, deductions, credits and dependents' names, SSNs and dates of birth.
How long is the consent valid?
This edition says through October 30, 2028.
Can the consent be limited?
The form says a taxpayer who wishes to limit the duration to an earlier date, or the scope further than presented, will deny consent.
Who can I contact about misuse of my information?
The form names the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484.