How to Fax Form 4506-T (Transcript Request) to the IRS

Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, is one of the most commonly faxed IRS forms — mortgage lenders, student loan servicers, and financial institutions routinely require one to verify your reported income.

Form 4506-T vs. Form 4506

It's easy to confuse these two. Form 4506-T requests a free transcript — a summary of your tax return data. Form 4506 requests an actual copy of your filed return and involves a fee. Most lenders and third parties only need the transcript, so 4506-T is the one you'll use most often.

Before You Fax

• Make sure the tax years and transcript type requested match exactly what the requesting party (like your lender) needs
• The form must be signed and dated by the taxpayer
• If a third party is requesting on your behalf, confirm they've filled in the correct information for where the transcript should be sent

How to Send It Online

1. Complete Form 4506-T from irs.gov with the correct tax years and transcript type
2. Confirm the correct fax number for your state from the current official instructions
3. Save your completed, signed form as a clean PDF
4. Upload it right here on LowFax using the Send a Fax button below, enter the verified fax number, and send
5. Keep your delivery confirmation as proof, since processing typically takes about 5–10 business days