4506-C

IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Agency
IRS
Revision
Rev. 10-2022
Fillable fields
72
Pages
2
Official source
IRS form page
Checked
October 14, 2026
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Form 4506-C: IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Form 4506-C requests tax return information through an authorized IVES participant. IVES is the IRS program that lets approved third parties, such as lenders, receive transcripts with the taxpayer's consent. The participant you name on line 5a receives the transcript.

If you want a transcript sent to yourself, Form 4506-T is the form for that. On Form 4506-C the transcript goes to the third party named on lines 5a and 5d.

The form says not to sign until lines 5 through 8 are complete. You can fill out Form 4506-C on this page, in your browser, with no account.

Page 1 of Form 4506-C with the title, taxpayer lines 1 and 2 and address lines 3 and 4, sample values

What's on Form 4506-C

Lines 1 and 2: taxpayer and spouse

Current name, taxpayer identification number and any previous name from the last return filed.

Lines 3 and 4: addresses

Current address and the address on the last return filed, if different.

Line 5: IVES participant and client

5a participant name, ID and mailbox ID. 5b customer file number. 5c unique identifier. 5d client name, phone number and address.

Line 6: return, account or record of account

Enter one tax form number per request and choose the transcript type.

Line 7: wage and income

Up to three form numbers. If none is entered, all forms are sent.

Line 8: year or period

The end date of the tax year or period.

Signature

Includes checkboxes for authorized-representative signers and electronic signatures.

How to fill out Form 4506-C

  1. 1

    Lines 1a to 1c

    Enter first name, middle initial and last name. For business requests put the company name in the last name field. Add the previous name only if it differs.

    Lines 1a to 1c of Form 4506-C with first name, middle initial and last name, or the company name for a business
  2. 2

    Line 1b

    Enter the SSN or ITIN for an individual, or the EIN for a business, with dashes.

    Line 1b of Form 4506-C with an SSN, ITIN or EIN entered with dashes, sample values
  3. 3

    Lines 3 and 4

    Enter your current address in the fields. Enter the old address only if it differs from line 3.

    Lines 3 and 4 of Form 4506-C with the street, city, state and ZIP fields for the current and old address, sample values
  4. 4

    Line 5

    Complete 5a and 5d. Line 5b and 5c are optional and cannot contain an SSN, ITIN or EIN.

    Lines 5a and 5d of Form 4506-C with the participant and client company details filled in
  5. 5

    Line 6

    Enter one tax form number and check one transcript box. Return transcripts are available for Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-H, 1120-L and 1120-S.

    Line 6 of Form 4506-C with 1065 entered and a return transcript box checked
  6. 6

    Line 8

    Enter the end date, for example 12 31 2018 for calendar year 2018.

    Line 8 of Form 4506-C with 12 31 2018 entered as a calendar year end date
  7. 7

    Signature

    Check the box confirming you have authority to sign. The form will not be processed if it is unchecked.

    The authority checkbox beside the signature on Form 4506-C, ticked before signing

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How it is submitted, timing and limits

Who sends it

The IVES participant faxes the form with the approved IVES cover sheet to its assigned service center. You do not mail it yourself.

120 days

The IRS must receive Form 4506-C within 120 days of the date the taxpayer signed.

Electronic signatures

Only IVES participants that opt in can accept them, and the electronic signature box must be marked.

Transcript availability

Return transcripts are available for the current year and returns processed during the prior 3 processing years. Record of account covers the current year and 3 prior years.

Third-party protection

The IRS notes that section 6103(c) limits how a recipient may use or redisclose your return information.

Address mismatch

If lines 3 and 4 differ and you have not changed your address with the IRS, file Form 8822 or 8822-B with the request.

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Who needs to fill out Form 4506-C?

  • A taxpayer asked by a lender or client

    The taxpayer lists their name and number, then signs to allow the transcript to go to the IVES participant.

  • The IVES participant or client company

    Lines 5a and 5d identify the participant and the client company receiving the transcript. These fields cannot be blank or N/A.

  • A spouse

    If both spouses are listed in lines 1a to 2b, both must sign.

  • Authorized signers for entities

    Corporate officers and partners can sign for an entity if they have the authority. Attach the authorization document for entities other than individuals.

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Questions about Form 4506-C

What is IVES?

The IRS program through which approved participants request transcripts with the taxpayer's consent.

Can I file Form 4506-C myself?

The IVES participant faxes it to its assigned service center. For a transcript to yourself, use Form 4506-T.

How long is my signature good?

The IRS must receive the form within 120 days of the date you signed.

Which tax forms can I request a return transcript for?

Form 1040 series, 1065, 1120, 1120-H, 1120-L and 1120-S.

Do both spouses sign?

If both spouses' names and numbers are listed in lines 1a to 2b, yes.

Can I sign electronically?

Only if the IVES participant has opted in and the electronic signature box is checked.