I requested the tax transcripts exactly 3 weeks ago (by mail), and they're not here yet! I have no idea why I didn't request them by phone, I think I was trying to avoid hold time and didn't realize the request would be automated. I went ahead and requested them by phone just in case they didn't get my mail request.

Anyway, I noticed that the M-477 specifies: tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages or birth certificates of children OR IRS tax return transcripts. I do have pdf copies of our tax returns, birth certificates of our children (born 2002 and 2006), mortgage statements, etc etc. I'm just itching to send my application out. Should I wait a few more days for the transcripts? Or can I send in my form with the other documents instead (and just bring the transcripts to the interview?

Thanks!

The quickest way to get the transcripts is by phone, pick up the phone and dial the 800 number, it is free, and simple transcripts are free, they can even fax them to you if you have a fax machine.

http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

i requested my tax transcripts on saturday on the phone (the 800 number) and i got them on the following thursday!

Well since I already requested them by phone last Friday, I guess I'll give it a few more days...

Got the tax transcripts in the mail yesterday LOL. Just need to double check everything and packet'll be mailed today!