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2018-2019 FINANCIAL AID - IRS REQUESTED DOCUMENTS

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2018-2019 FINANCIAL AID - IRS REQUESTED DOCUMENTS

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Official IRS Documents - Explanation of Terms
Consumer Term IRS Terms
W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
1099, 1098, and 5498 Wage and Tax Statement
2016 Tax Return Tax Return Transcript
Verification of Non Filing Verification of Non Filing Letter


OPTION 1:  Telephone Request  
There are two options when you call the IRS, you can speak with a representative to have it faxed to you OR you can use the automated system to request a paper copy by mail.
You can request up to 10 transcripts per day. All requests are free

  1. Call 1-800-829-1040 and follow the steps below to have tax transcript mailed to you
  2. Press 1 to continue in English
  3. Press 2 to order a tax transcript
  4. Press 1 to order a transcript
  5. Press 2 for a tax return transcript OR 4 for tax history
  6. Enter the SS #
  7. Enter street address (numbers only)
  8. Press 2
  9. Enter year: 2016

If you would like to speak with an IRS representative to have your tax transcript faxed, please follow the steps below.
      1. Call 1-800-829-1040
      2. Press 1 to continue in English
      3. Press 2 to order a tax transcript
      4. Press 1 to order a transcript
      5. Press 3 for all other questions about your tax history
      6. Press 2 (for all other questions)
      7. To access account information enter SS #
      8. Please hold for the next available rep (the wait time could be more than 30 minutes)
Once the IRS representative is on the line, please ask for a 2016 tax return transcript to be faxed to you.
You can request up to 10 transcripts per day. All requests are free



OPTION 2: Immediately Print Your Own Online
  1. Go to www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
  2. Click "Get Transcript Online"
  3. Create an account and sign up - requires several forms of electronic identification
           a. Enter your first name, last name and email address
           b. IRS.gov will send a confirmation code to the email address you provided
           c. Once the code is entered, you'll be prompted to complete several steps to confirm your identity
        4. Once you have successfully setup an account, you will go back to the home page.
             (www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript)
        5. Choose Higher Ed and under Return Transcript click 2016.
             a.  The * symbol will indicate the availability of a Verification of Non-Filing Letter for the year.  Click the  
                   year that you are requesting a Verification of Non-Filing letter for, and a pop-up will come up.
                   Make sure that pop-up blockers are disable for this feature.


OPTION 3:  Receive Paper Copy by Mail  (Online Request)       
  1. Available on the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov
  2. In the TOOLS section of the homepage click “Get Transcript”
  3. Select “Get Transcript by Mail”
  4. Enter the tax filer’s Social Security Number, date of birth, street address, and zip or postal code.  Use the address currently on file with the IRS. Generally this will be the address that was listed on the latest tax return filed. However, if an address change has been completed through the US Postal Service, the IRS may have the updated address on file.
  5. Click “Continue”
  6. In the Type of Transcript field, select “Return Transcript” and in the Tax Year field, select "2016".
  7. If successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Tax Return Transcript at the address included in their online request, within 5 to 10 days from the time the on-line request was successfully transmitted to the IRS.


OPTION 4: Visit your local IRS Office 
Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service
How to Schedule an Appointment with the local IRS Office
Before scheduling an appointment, please check IRS.gov as many of the services offered at Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) are available on the website. It’s available 24/7 and is continually updated with the latest information, useful tools and other services to solve your tax issue.
If you require face-to-face service call 1-844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment. An appointment is not needed to make a non-cash payment, pick up blank tax forms, or drop off a current year tax return.
Taxpayer Assistance Centers
City Street Adress Days/Hours of Service Telephone
Lake Charles One Lake Shore Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70629		 Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Services Provided		 Office Information
337-433-1362
Make Appointment
844-545-5640
Lafayette Virtual Assistance By Appointment Only Tuesday & Thursday - 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Virtual Services Provided		 Office Information
337-269-4036
Make Appointment
844-545-5640
Baton Rouge 2600 Citiplace Centre
Baton Rouge, LA. 70808		 Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided		 Office Information
225-343-8625
Make Appointment
844-545-5640
New Orleans 1555 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112		 Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided		 Office Information 504-558-3344
Make Appointment 844-545-5640
Beaumont Virtual Assistance By Appointment Only Tuesday & Thursday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12 noon - 1 p.m.)
Virtual Services Provided		 Office Information
(409) 981-5760
Make Appointment
844-545-5640
Houston (Downtown) 1919 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77002		 Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided		 Office Information
281-721-7021
Make Appointment
844-545-5640