Fastest way to get a tax return transcript

[atm 8]

Does anyone know how soon after submitting one's 2012 tax return that I can get a tax return transcript from the IRS?

Is the fastest way to go to the local IRS office and have them print it for me, or is it better to order one online?

Any help, most appreciated.

Thanks!

[chocochibi 2]

I ordered online, took a little over a week.

[Martyshk 137]

Walk into a local IRS office.

[markiweiss49 4]

after order my tax transcripts, it took 6 days before i had received them. however, you can go to your local irs office and you can get them right away. make sure you bring your social security card and your state DL or state id.

[Done--Really 331]

If you go to an IRS office, it will take about 5 minutes--can't beat that !!

[atm 8]

Thanks everybody. I will certainly go to an IRS office.

Does anybody how if the transcript is available immediately after filing?

[Azure30 22]

Thanks everybody. I will certainly go to an IRS office.

Does anybody how if the transcript is available immediately after filing?

That's a good question. I'd like to know too...waiting to see any responses...

[Kathryn41 3,205]

No, the tax transcript won't be available immediately after filing. You will need to file then wait until you hear that the return has been accepted and processed. Once it is processed it may take a week to 10 days before the transcript is ready - that was our experience a few years ago. You can always ask that question at the IRS, though. They will know.

[markiweiss49 4]

once it is processed, you can get your transcript. that is about right, about ten days before it is processed into their computer.

[KdRjN 2]

once it is processed, you can get your transcript. that is about right, about ten days before it is processed into their computer.

i filled up my taxes then 10 days later i received a text msg IRS accepted my refunds then i waited a week then walked in to the IRS office and i have got transcription 2011 and 2012

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I sent a paper return this year, and it took them over a month to process it.

[otta 7]

When applying for ROC last year, I requested tax transcripts using the automated phone service (website wouldn't take my address) and it took about 4 weeks to get them. For N-400, I'll definitely just take a trip to the IRS office. Thanks for clarifying when the transcripts usually become available.

[atm 8]

Thanks again, everyone, for the very useful information.