IRS transcript online requests -out of service !

[jess100 53]

I just saw this on the IRS webpage. So if you will need transcripts you might want to plan ahead-not sure how much longer it will take by snail mail request.

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The online Get Transcript service is currently unavailable. You may still order transcripts using the Get Transcript by Mail service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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You can get a transcript by mail to view your tax account transactions or line-by-line tax return information for a specific tax year. The method you used to file your return and whether you have a refund or balance due, affects your current year transcript availability. Note: If you need a copy of your return, you must use Form 4506, Request for Copy of Return.

To use Get Transcript by Mail, you need your Social Security number (SSN) or your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), date of birth, and address from your latest tax return.

[bluebook14 32]

Use the automated phone service. You don't need to speak to anyone and it's fully automated. I used it (last month) and they delivered them promptly.

[Ash.1101 1,755]

Yeah it's been down for a while because of a hacking. I think since May or so.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

i went to local IRS office and picked mine up/ just a matter of waiting in line to have them printed at the desk/ i got the last 3 years / since i wanted for NVC and 1 for me, i asked for 2 copies / the woman said she could only give me 1 of each. So i said ok, i will return tomorrow for another copy/ she printed 2 out that day

[jess100 53]

All this is great information, thanks to all of you. So the IRS was hacked?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

i went to local IRS office and picked mine up/ just a matter of waiting in line to have them printed at the desk/ i got the last 3 years / since i wanted for NVC and 1 for me, i asked for 2 copies / the woman said she could only give me 1 of each. So i said ok, i will return tomorrow for another copy/ she printed 2 out that day

You get the transcripts from the IRS and then you can send COPIES of the transcript. You do not have to get several of the same year from the IRS. You can keep the transcript you receive from the IRS for your own records. That is why they only print you one. You only need that one.

[jess100 53]

Use the automated phone service. You don't need to speak to anyone and it's fully automated. I used it (last month) and they delivered them promptly.

Hey I just did that and it was shockingly easy.

[bluebook14 32]

Hey I just did that and it was shockingly easy.

I know! It's so unexpected. The efficiency is amazing.. I ordered three years of transcripts.. they all arrived a week later in three separate envelopes...

[Pennycat 880]

I think that you can still order them online---just they'll be sent by mail instead of downloaded. I just ordered them online and it was fine.

[MelB22 6]

I think that you can still order them online---just they'll be sent by mail instead of downloaded. I just ordered them online and it was fine.

You're correct. I ordered mine and my dad's last Monday online and we both received them today in the mail.

[captmaximus 11]

Is it safe to assume these transcripts can be submitted instead of the 1040 forms?

[Korruptor 4]

Yes it is totally safe to submit the transcripts.

[jess100 53]

Is it safe to assume these transcripts can be submitted instead of the 1040 forms?

I'm planning to send with my fiance' transcripts for a few years (2012,2013 and 2014) and then a copy of my 2014 returns (showing Schedule A) because some of my income is from rental property and obviously there's no easy way to prove that. I think that by showing a consistent income for rentals over a 3 yr period really documents what we are saying.

This might be more than is needed but I'd rather he has it at the interview than not.

I know! It's so unexpected. The efficiency is amazing.. I ordered three years of transcripts.. they all arrived a week later in three separate envelopes...

Shhhhh....if they find out they were efficient and simple the other government agencies will put pressure on them to make a convoluted mess out of the process

[Pythos1 24]

All this is great information, thanks to all of you. So the IRS was hacked?

Yes, the IRS was hacked. People found out the information necessary to get lots of transcripts, so they could commit identity theft. That is why the online side is down.