Which Tax Transcript?

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

Hi all,

I'm trying to order transcripts online and saw this:

Tax Return vs. Tax Account Transcript

A tax return transcript shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. In most cases, your transcript includes all the information a lender or government agency needs. It does not show any changes you, your representative or we made after you filed. Ask your financial institution to be sure a return transcript will meet their requirements. The tax return transcript is generally available for the current and past three years.

We can also provide a tax account transcript. The tax account transcript, which is also free, shows basic data from your return, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and taxable income. It also includes any adjustments you or we made after you filed your return. Like the tax return transcript, the tax account transcript is generally available for the current and past three years.

Which one do we need? I'm assuming the return transcript but wanted to make sure. The IRS website can't locate me for some reason so I'm headed to the tax office in Providence sometime this week.

Thanks

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You want the tax return transcript.

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

Thanks! That's what I figured. Now if I could only figure out why the website won't accept my information *sighs* I've tried every combination of home and business information, SSN/TIN and it just won't take any of them. I can't remember where I put last year's return and am still trying to get this year's from my tax lady so I can see exactly how she's entered it (my fault, forgot to pick it up after it was e-filed).

[X Factor 1,112]

You want the tax return transcript.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks! That's what I figured. Now if I could only figure out why the website won't accept my information *sighs* I've tried every combination of home and business information, SSN/TIN and it just won't take any of them. I can't remember where I put last year's return and am still trying to get this year's from my tax lady so I can see exactly how she's entered it (my fault, forgot to pick it up after it was e-filed).

Have you moved? Calling the transcript automated hotline or online ( I think) will only do a return to the same address you used when filing. You can call and speak to a person and get it faxed to you. Or you can fax in the Form 4506-T and it will be mailed. The fax numbers are on the second page based on your state. I've ordered all those ways.