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[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Ok, another question. Just sitting here reading some of the threads and have noticed question in regards to tax returns/w-2's. My problem is that I haven't worked in the past 2 years. So I will not have a tax return filed for this year, but I have a joint one done from when I was married. HOw do I legally get a copy of that? Do I need my ex husbands permission to get copies?

Thanks

Laura and Ian

[germangel 0]

call the IRS. They can give you a copy or a transcript as long as your SSN is on the forms. Talk to a real person though, not the automated phoneline.

[sadie33138 0]

Ok, another question. Just sitting here reading some of the threads and have noticed question in regards to tax returns/w-2's. My problem is that I haven't worked in the past 2 years. So I will not have a tax return filed for this year, but I have a joint one done from when I was married. HOw do I legally get a copy of that? Do I need my ex husbands permission to get copies?

Thanks

Laura and Ian

According to the instructions on the IRS request forms (4506 & 4506-T) copies of jointly filed returns may be furnished to either spouse, only one signature is needed. So you don't need your ex's permission to access it. HTH

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Ok..I have looked up the download forms and have found the Request for Transcript of Tax Returns good for the past 4 years. Now my new question is as follows. Is a transcript ok to have for support form, or do I have to order copies? Thanks for the help.

Laura

[germangel 0]

transcripts are perfectly fine! We've done the same thing.

It'll take about 10 days to receive the transcripts and they are no charge.

[Chicken_Little 0]

My husband just used transcripts and it was fine, no issues.