This form contains 72 fields organized into 13 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Client Name and Contact
Client name Text
Enter the full name of the client (individual or company) who is the contact for this request.
Max length: 35 characters
Telephone number Text
Enter the client's daytime telephone number, including area code and extension if applicable.
Street address Text
Enter the client's street address, including apartment, room, or suite number if applicable.
Max length: 35 characters
City Text
Enter the city for the client's street address.
Max length: 20 characters
State Text
Enter the U.S. state for the client's address (postal abbreviation is acceptable).
Max length: 2 characters
ZIP code Text
Enter the ZIP code for the client's street address, including the ZIP+4 extension if available.
Max length: 5 characters
IVES Participant Information
IVES participant name Text
Enter the IVES participant's full name (company or individual) exactly as shown on tax or registration records.
Max length: 35 characters
IVES participant ID number Text
Enter the IVES participant identification number assigned by the IRS or your organization, including any letters or dashes if applicable.
Max length: 10 characters
SOR mailbox ID Text
Enter the SOR mailbox ID used by the participant to receive transcripts.
Max length: 20 characters
Street address Text
Enter the participant's street address, including apartment, room, or suite number if applicable.
Max length: 35 characters
City Text
Enter the city for the participant's street address.
Max length: 20 characters
State Text
Enter the state for the participant's street address.
Max length: 2 characters
ZIP code Text
Enter the ZIP code for the participant's street address.
Max length: 5 characters
Customer file number (if applicable) Text
If applicable, enter the customer or client file number or internal reference assigned by the requester; otherwise leave blank.
Max length: 10 characters
Unique identifier (if applicable) Text
If applicable, enter any unique identifier for the participant (for example, an account, reference, or tracking number).
Max length: 10 characters
Signatory Attestation and Primary Signature
Signatory attests that he/she has read the above attestation clause and has authority to sign Checkbox
Check this box when the person signing confirms they have read the attestation clause above and have the authority to sign Form 4506-C on behalf of the taxpayer.
Signature (Line 1a) Text
Sign your name as the taxpayer or the authorized individual signing on behalf of the taxpayer shown on line 1a.
Signature date Date
Enter the date the signature was applied to this form. Fill only if 'Signature (Line 1a)' is signed.
Depends on: Signature (Line 1a)
Phone number of taxpayer on line 1a or 2a Text
Enter the daytime telephone number (including area code) for the taxpayer listed on line 1a or 2a. Fill only if 'Signature (Line 1a)' is signed.
Depends on: Signature (Line 1a)
Form 4506-C was signed by an Authorized Representative Checkbox
Check this box when the form is being signed by an authorized representative rather than the taxpayer themself.
Signatory confirms document was electronically signed Checkbox
Check this box when the signatory is confirming that the signature on this form was provided electronically.
Print/Type name Text
Print or type the full name of the person who signed in the signature field. Fill only if 'Signature (Line 1a)' is signed.
Depends on: Signature (Line 1a)
Title (if signing for entity) Text
If the signer is signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust, enter the signer's official title or capacity; otherwise leave blank. Fill only if 'First name' is a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust.
Max length: 35 characters
Depends on: First name
Spouse Name and TIN
Spouse's first name Text
Enter the spouse's current first name exactly as it appears on the tax return.
Max length: 12 characters
Spouse's middle initial Text
Enter the spouse's middle initial (one letter) if they have one; leave blank if none.
Max length: 1 characters
Spouse's last name Text
Enter the spouse's current last name (or business/BMF company name if applicable) as shown on the tax return.
Max length: 22 characters
Spouse's taxpayer identification number (TIN) Text
Enter the spouse's taxpayer identification number (SSN, ITIN, or EIN) exactly as shown on tax records, including any dashes.
Max length: 11 characters
Spouse Previous Name
Spouse's previous first name Text
Enter the spouse's first name as it appeared on the last tax return if it is different from their current first name. Fill only if 'Spouse's first name' is different from Line 2a.
Max length: 12 characters
Depends on: Spouse's first name
Spouse's previous middle initial Text
Enter the spouse's middle initial as it appeared on the last tax return if it is different from their current middle initial. Fill only if 'Spouse's first name' is different from Line 2a.
Max length: 1 characters
Depends on: Spouse's first name
Spouse's previous last name Text
Enter the spouse's last name (surname) as it appeared on the last tax return if it is different from their current last name. Fill only if 'Spouse's first name' is different from Line 2a.
Max length: 22 characters
Depends on: Spouse's first name
Spouse Signature/Consent
Spouse's signature Text
Enter the spouse's handwritten signature to consent or authorize the request if the spouse is listed on Line 2a. Fill only if 'Spouse's first name' is listed on Line 2a.
Depends on: Spouse's first name
Form 4506-C was signed by an Authorized Representative Checkbox
Check this box when the person signing the form is an authorized representative signing on behalf of the taxpayer (not the taxpayer themself).
Signatory confirms document was electronically signed Checkbox
Check this box when the signatory confirms that the signature on this form was provided electronically.
Signature date (spouse) Date
Enter the date the spouse signed this form. Fill only if 'Spouse's signature' is signed.
Depends on: Spouse's signature
Spouse's printed name Text
Print or type the spouse's full name legibly as the printed/typed name of the signer. Fill only if 'Spouse's signature' is signed.
Depends on: Spouse's signature
Taxpayer Current Address
Current street address Text
Enter the taxpayer's current street address, including apartment, room, or suite number if applicable.
Max length: 35 characters
Current city Text
Enter the city for the taxpayer's current mailing address.
Max length: 20 characters
Current state Text
Enter the state for the taxpayer's current address (use the two-letter state abbreviation or full state name).
Max length: 2 characters
Current ZIP code Text
Enter the taxpayer's ZIP code for the current address (5-digit ZIP or 9-digit ZIP+4, include the dash if using ZIP+4).
Max length: 5 characters
Taxpayer Name and TIN
First name Text
Enter the taxpayer's first name exactly as shown on the tax return being requested.
Max length: 12 characters
Middle initial Text
Enter the taxpayer's middle initial as shown on the tax return, or leave blank if none.
Max length: 1 characters
Last name / BMF company name Text
Enter the taxpayer's last name or the business/matching filing (BMF) company name exactly as shown on the tax return.
Max length: 22 characters
First taxpayer identification number (TIN) Number
Enter the primary taxpayer's identification number issued by the IRS for the taxpayer listed in fields 1–3.
Max length: 11 characters
Taxpayer Previous Address
Previous street address Text
Enter the taxpayer's previous street address as shown on the last return, including apartment, room, or suite number if applicable. Fill only if 'Current street address' is different from Line 3.
Max length: 35 characters
Depends on: Current street address
Previous city Text
Enter the city for the taxpayer's previous address as shown on the last return. Fill only if 'Current street address' is different from Line 3.
Max length: 20 characters
Depends on: Current street address
Previous state Text
Enter the state for the taxpayer's previous address (use the two-letter state abbreviation or full state name). Fill only if 'Current street address' is different from Line 3.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Current street address
Previous ZIP code Text
Enter the ZIP code for the taxpayer's previous address as shown on the last return. Fill only if 'Current street address' is different from Line 3.
Max length: 5 characters
Depends on: Current street address
Taxpayer Previous Name
Previous first name Text
Enter the taxpayer’s previous first name as shown on the last tax return filed if it is different from the current name. Fill only if 'First name' is different from Line 1a.
Max length: 12 characters
Depends on: First name
Previous middle initial Text
Enter the taxpayer’s previous middle initial as shown on the last tax return filed if it is different from the current name. Fill only if 'First name' is different from Line 1a.
Max length: 1 characters
Depends on: First name
Previous last name Text
Enter the taxpayer’s previous last name (surname) as shown on the last tax return filed if it is different from the current name. Fill only if 'First name' is different from Line 1a.
Max length: 22 characters
Depends on: First name
Transcript Requested and Types
Tax form number requested Text
Enter the tax form number for the transcript you are requesting (for example, 1040, 1065, 1120); enter only one tax form number on this line.
Max length: 35 characters
Return Transcript Checkbox
Check this box when you want a transcript of the tax return (itemized return information) for the tax form number entered on line 6.
Account Transcript Checkbox
Check this box when you want a transcript showing account transactions, payments, and adjustments for the tax form number entered on line 6.
Record of Account Checkbox
Check this box when you want both the return transcript and the account transcript combined (a full Record of Account) for the tax form number entered on line 6.
Wage and Income Form Numbers and Selection
Wage and Income transcript (W-2, 1098-E, 1099-G, etc.) Checkbox
Check this box when you are requesting the wage and income transcript (forms such as W-2, 1098‑E, 1099‑G) for the tax year(s) requested.
Wage & Income Form #1 Text
Enter a single tax form identifier (for example, W-2 or 1099-INT) to request that specific wage/income transcript; leave blank to request all available wage/income forms.
Max length: 10 characters
Wage & Income Form #2 Text
Enter a single tax form identifier (for example, W-2 or 1099-INT) to request that specific wage/income transcript; leave blank to request all available wage/income forms.
Max length: 10 characters
Wage & Income Form #3 Text
Enter a single tax form identifier (for example, W-2 or 1099-INT) to request that specific wage/income transcript; leave blank to request all available wage/income forms.
Max length: 10 characters
Request for taxpayer on Line 1a Checkbox
Check this box if the taxpayer listed on Line 1a is requesting the wage and income transcript.
Request for taxpayer on Line 2a (spouse) Checkbox
Check this box if the taxpayer listed on Line 2a (usually the spouse) is requesting the wage and income transcript.
Year or Period Requested (end dates)
End date 1 — Month (MM) Text
Enter the month (two digits) of the first requested tax-period end date using MM format (e.g., 01 for January).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 1 — Day (DD) Text
Enter the day (two digits) of the first requested tax-period end date using DD format (e.g., 05).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 1 — Year (YYYY) Text
Enter the year (four digits) of the first requested tax-period end date using YYYY format (e.g., 2023).
Max length: 4 characters
End date 2 — Month (MM) Text
Enter the month (two digits) of the second requested tax-period end date using MM format (e.g., 01 for January).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 2 — Day (DD) Text
Enter the day (two digits) of the second requested tax-period end date using DD format (e.g., 05).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 2 — Year (YYYY) Text
Enter the year (four digits) of the second requested tax-period end date using YYYY format (e.g., 2023).
Max length: 4 characters
End date 3 — Month (MM) Text
Enter the month (two digits) of the third requested tax-period end date using MM format (e.g., 01 for January).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 3 — Day (DD) Text
Enter the day (two digits) of the third requested tax-period end date using DD format (e.g., 05).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 3 — Year (YYYY) Text
Enter the year (four digits) of the third requested tax-period end date using YYYY format (e.g., 2023).
Max length: 4 characters
End date 4 — Month (MM) Text
Enter the month (two digits) of the fourth requested tax-period end date using MM format (e.g., 01 for January).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 4 — Day (DD) Text
Enter the day (two digits) of the fourth requested tax-period end date using DD format (e.g., 05).
Max length: 2 characters
End date 4 — Year (YYYY) Text
Enter the year (four digits) of the fourth requested tax-period end date using YYYY format (e.g., 2023).
Max length: 4 characters