Most guides to Form 4506-T list the fax numbers and stop. They leave out the detail that changes whether you should fax it at all: the IRS has not faxed transcripts back to requesters since July 2019. You can send the request by fax; the answer comes by mail.
That single fact reorders the options. This page gives the verified numbers to fax Form 4506-T, then explains when the form is the right tool and when something faster exists.
Table of Contents
- Fax numbers by state
- What you get back, and how
- The faster route for most people
- When 4506-T is genuinely needed
- Frequently asked questions
Fax numbers by state
From the IRS where-to-file page for Form 4506-T, checked August 2026. Use the state where you lived — or where the business was — when the return was filed.
Individual transcripts (1040, W-2, 1099)
| Where you lived when filing | RAIVS team | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, foreign countries, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands, APO/FPO | Austin, TX | 855-587-9604 |
| Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming | Ogden, UT | 855-298-1145 |
| Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin | Kansas City, MO | 855-821-0094 |
For transcript types other than individual returns, the routing collapses to two: Ogden (855-298-1145) for western and central states plus territories, Kansas City (855-821-0094) for eastern and central states.
What you get back, and how
Form 4506-T requests a transcript — not a copy of your return. Available types include the tax return transcript, tax account transcript, wage and income transcript, record of account, and verification of non-filing.
Transcripts are partially masked: personally identifiable information is redacted while financial data stays fully visible, so they still work for tax preparation, representation, and income verification.
Delivery is by mail. Since July 2019 the IRS does not fax transcripts to requesters, a change made after fraudsters used faxed transcripts in identity theft schemes. Processing runs roughly 5 to 10 business days, then the transcript goes to the address on the form. Add postal time on top.
So the honest summary: faxing saves you the mail time on the request, not on the answer.
The faster route for most people
If you are an individual requesting your own transcript, an IRS Online Account gives you immediate access — the transcript downloads in the session, with no form, no fax, and no waiting.
More transcript types have moved into online accounts over time, which has narrowed the set of situations that need Form 4506-T at all. Before filling in the form, check whether the transcript you need is simply available for download.
When 4506-T is genuinely needed
The form still has real uses:
- A third party is requesting on your behalf. This is the big one. Mortgage lenders routinely require a signed 4506-T so they can verify the income on your application against what the IRS actually has. They send the request; your signature authorises it. If you are assembling a loan file, faxing mortgage documents covers the wider package.
- You cannot verify your identity for an online account, which happens more often than you would expect.
- You need a transcript type that is not exposed through the online account.
- Verification of non-filing, frequently required for financial aid.
In those cases the form is the route, and fax is a reasonable way to send it — you get a timestamped confirmation of when the request went in, which matters when a lender's clock is running.
A representative handling this for you needs authorisation on file first; that is Form 2848. For the full picture of IRS fax channels, see faxing documents to the IRS.
Sending your 4506-T online costs $2.99, needs no subscription, and puts the delivery confirmation in your inbox.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fax number for Form 4506-T?
It depends on where you lived when the return was filed. For individual transcripts: Austin 855-587-9604 (FL, LA, MS, TX, foreign and territory addresses), Ogden 855-298-1145 (most western states plus CT, DC, MD, MI, OH, PA, RI, WV), and Kansas City 855-821-0094 (most eastern and central states).
Will the IRS fax my transcript back to me?
No. The IRS stopped faxing transcripts to requesters in July 2019. After it processes your Form 4506-T, the transcript is mailed to the address on the form or delivered through a secure digital channel.
How long does a faxed 4506-T take?
Processing generally runs 5 to 10 business days, after which the transcript is mailed. Factor in postal time on top of that — a faxed request is not a fast route to a transcript.
Is there a faster way to get a tax transcript?
Yes. An IRS Online Account gives most individuals immediate access to their transcripts as a download. Form 4506-T is mainly for cases the online account cannot serve, such as a third party requesting on your behalf.
Why do lenders ask for Form 4506-T?
Mortgage lenders use it to verify the income you reported to the IRS matches what you stated on your application. They send the request themselves, with your signed authorisation, rather than relying on documents you supply.