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5 hours ago, islanderfever said:

I also live abroad with my wife, filed taxes from overseas, and have a US address on file. When registering for an IRS account I was able to use a US phone number that is registered to my sister (same last name). I tried registering an account using my parents’ numbers, both of which produced errors, and I got locked out at the same time. 

Thanks so much for the advice! 

Unfortunately, it does not appear that the IRS has my US address on file. I suspect this is because it has been about 5 years since I filed from the states. Therefore the online form does not allow me to submit the form with my US address without prompting an error message (e.g. The information you entered does not match out records. Please verify your information an try again).

Hi,

I have been trying to figure out ways to get the federal income tax return or tax transcript, which was requested in the 1-864 form. I have tried to download transcripts using https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript, however I keep getting an error message saying that I am not able to register. I suspect this is because I live abroad and have filed the 1040 tax form overseas for the last 5 years. Then the website directs me to alternative ways of getting transcripts, which I suspect are not applicable given the current COVID-19 situation and the fact that the website explicitly states:

Tax Transcripts are only available online.

We have stopped processing transcript requests by mail until further notice. If you only need to find out how much you owe or verify payments you made within the last 18 months, you can view your tax account.

I have also tried ordering via phone by calling the IRS given the phone number provided on the web, however the automated message says they are unable to take phone orders. I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar boat and been successful? Does anyone have any ideas for further course of action. Please help! Thanks in advance!