How To Obtain IRS Transcripts

The Financial Aid Office is requesting tax documents from you, the student, and/or your parent(s). To obtain these documents, follow the steps below.

To satisfy requests for tax return transcripts, transfer your tax data directly into the FAFSA using the IRS data retrieval tool and resubmit your application

1. Go to Federal Student Aid and select the “Start Here” button
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2. Log in to the Federal Student Aid website using your FSA ID
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3. Select the "Financial Information" tab from the top of the page.
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4. Answer the questions in the first box to see if you are eligible to use the data tool
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5. Click "Link to IRS"
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6. Enter the requested information into the IRS page and click on the “Transfer My Information into FAFSA” option. Be sure to use the home address that is currently on record with the IRS.
7. Once you see that the data has been transferred Do Not make changes, if changes are needed please visit the Financial Aid Office.

Obtain an Official IRS Transcript

Use this option if you do not qualify for option 1 listed above, or if you have been advised by the Financial Aid Office to provide us with your tax return transcript, Wage & Income Transcript, or Verification of Non-filing Letter

1. Visit IRS.gov and click on “Get Your Tax Record.”
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2. Click on “Get Transcript Online” or “Get Transcript by Mail.” Getting your transcript online is the fastest method.
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   2. Tip: If the Financial Aid Office requests your Verification of Non-filing Letter, you can order it by using the "Return Transcript" option for the year in question.
3. If you need to request your transcript by mail, enter your information in the required fields. Be sure to use the home address that is currently on record with the IRS. Please note that it can take 5-10 business days for your transcript to arrive by mail. Then, select the type of transcript, and the tax year, and click “Continue.”
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Additional Options for Obtaining an IRS Transcript

In addition to requesting your transcript from IRS.gov, here are some additional options:

• Call (800) 908-9946 and follow the voice prompts.
• Visit our local IRS office to obtain a copy of your transcript. You must make an appointment first by calling (844) 545- 5640.
  • Internal Revenue Service, Asheville Office
    151 Patton Ave # 167, Asheville, NC 28801
• To order a Verification of Non-filing Letter by mail, complete and submit Form 4506-T via postal mail to the IRS.