IRS 1722?

[DeeBee 1]

Saw this on the checklist... Do I really need it? I already have copies of our last 3 years of joint taxes. Thanks.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

If I'm not mistaken IRS 1722 letter was the outdated form to request tax transcripts.

We sent tax transcripts, it's better evidence than just sending tax returns.

Just visit IRS site and there you'll see the phone number ( 1-800-908-9946) and you can request the tax transcripts. I did and got them in a week! You can request them online or by mail too.

Good luck.

Oh, I'm sorry I thought you meant the checklist for filing N-400.

Edited April 14, 2011 by Lisa and Phil

[DeeBee 1]

Thanks, I guess I'll just have to call them. I'm confused, what are tax transcripts (as opposed to tax returns)?

Ah yeah just saw your "filing" comment. Does anyone else have some input? Thanks.

Edited April 14, 2011 by DeeBee

[Caroline and Phil 14]

Ok, first when you filed your application, did you send tax returns or tax transcripts?

Here's a sample of tax transcripts.

[DeeBee 1]

Ok, first when you filed your application, did you send tax returns or tax transcripts?

Here's a sample of tax transcripts.

I guess we sent returns. That transcripts sample is itemized and I know we didn't have anything like that.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

Just go to that site I told you before and contact them. You can call them and it's all automatic, you request what you want and get them pretty fast.

Is your interview on April 28? Call them tomorrow then. You will receive them in time. (you can call them now I guess since it's automatic, it might be 24/7).

I know it's much better when they see the tax transcripts, maybe because it's from IRS. I would take tax returns (the ones you sent at first) in case.

And wait for more replies because I'm not at this point yet so someone else could explain better the reason they are requesting 1722.

Good luck.

Edited April 14, 2011 by Lisa and Phil

[DeeBee 1]

From what I could piece together from old threads - 1722 is no longer in use. Even when it was, it was simply a form to determine whether or not taxes had been filed. It sounds as though transcripts are the way to go, so I'll call and request those. Please let me know if I'm mistaken.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

DeeBee, you may also call IRS and ask this question IRS Telephone Assistance .

I searched VJ and other sites and it really says what I said, that Form 1722 was the outdated form to request tax transcripts.

Check this on IRS website : Copies & Transcripts

Is your checklist like this one? checklist

The difference must be this:

To receive a copy of your return, complete and mail Form 4506 (PDF), Request for Copy of Tax Return.

To receive a tax return transcript, complete and mail Form 4506-T (PDF), Request for Transcript of Tax Return.

Found this at: IRS website

As I see form 4605 you have to pay for the request and it comes with a stamp, it's an actual copy of the tax papers. I've always read that people take tax transcripts 9the ones you don't pay) and they accept them. Tax transcripts are on IRS letterhead anyways.

Well, this reply will bring your topic to the top, maybe someone just had the interview and they could confirm this.

[NickD 203]

If you bring in your tax returns, need all those 1099's and W-2's with it, need a copy of the original that you can print out, and with a joint return, both spouses have to sign it.

Tax transcripts are available free from the IRS, you can call that number listed above and order all the years you need, namely the last three for marriage, are highly condensed, typical on one sheet of paper, don't have to sign them, and acceptable by the USCIS. Its a far more convenient way to show your tax returns, and is free, even the phone call, as its a toll free number.

[dzatlien 1]

I tried calling the IRS and using the online version to get my transcripts. Unfortunately they don't recognize my soc sec number or say there's a problem, even though i've filed every year I've lived abroad. Anyone else have those issues?

I'm filing a 4506-T request for transcript form and faxing it in and having the form sent to my folks in the US so they can forward it onto me.

[Cloudy9 11]

I tried calling the IRS and using the online version to get my transcripts. Unfortunately they don't recognize my soc sec number or say there's a problem, even though i've filed every year I've lived abroad. Anyone else have those issues?

I'm filing a 4506-T request for transcript form and faxing it in and having the form sent to my folks in the US so they can forward it onto me.

I had the same problem when I called too so I tried my hubbys social and that worked. H&R block obviously had hubby listed as primary for our taxes or something. I thought both socials should work but I got them using his.

[dzatlien 1]

Oh congrats on that. I file by myself (we just got married) so i'm wondering what the issue is. Have sent the transcript request form in by fax so hopefully we get a response back on that.

[Autumnal 25]

Try your spouse's social security number. If that doesn't work and you filed through an agency (e.g., H&R Block, Jackson-Hewitt) or using tax software (e.g., Quicken, TurboTax), see what comes up on your return. At the very least, you should be able to call the IRS information line and ask for transcript copies directly or get them from your local IRS office.