"JPG" <johnp.gallagher[at]N0Spamverizon.net> wrote:
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John

If you have not filed the return for 1989:
1989 income data is probably not available, 6 Years of w-2 &
1099 information is kept on the Mainframe, 1997 to 2002 are
currently viewable by a tax examiner.

If you filed the return (1989) on time 4/15/90: Electronic
detail record was purged 1/1/1997 to the retention register
(near off-line storage) only the most rudimentary
information is stored Name, ssn, address, AGI, TXI, TAX and
any money assessments & credits payments & refunds. The
Paper forms your filed were shredded that same year.

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"JPG" <johnp.gallagher[at]N0Spamverizon.net> wrote:

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If all you want are the figures, and not a copy of the form
you filed, you can usually get that information at your
local IRS office for free. Actual copies can be ordered on
Form 4605 and cost (I think) $23 per year.

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"JPG" <johnp.gallagher[at]N0Spamverizon.net> wrote:

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1.6 IRS Procedures: Copies & Transcripts

How do I request a copy of my tax return for last year?

If you need an exact copy of a previously filed and
processed return and all attachments (including Forms W-2),
you must complete Form 4506 (PDF) , Request for Copy or
Transcript of Tax Form and mail it to the IRS address in the
instructions along with a $23 fee (increases to $39 Jan. 1,
2004) for each tax year requested (Form 4506 changes Jan. 1,
2004 to Request for Copy of Tax Return. Copies are generally
available for returns filed in the current and past 6 years.

In cases where an exact copy of the return is not needed,
tax return and tax transcripts my be ordered, to be sent to
you at your address of record, by calling (800) 829-1040 or
completing and mailing Form 4506. Effective Jan. 1, 2004,
use, Form 4506 (PDF)T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return.
The tax return transcripts shows most line items contained
on the return as it was originally filed, including any
accompanying forms and schedules. In most cases, a tax
return transcript will meet the requirements for lending
institutions for mortgage vertification purposes.

The transcript can be ordered by completing a Form 4506
(effective January 1, 2004, use Form 4506T to request all
types of transcripts) or calling (800) 829-1040 and
following the prompts in the recorded message. There is no
charge for the transcript and you should receive it in 10
business days from the time we receive your request. Tax
return transcripts are generally available for the current
and past three years. If you need a statement of your tax
account which shows changes that you or the IRS made after
the original return was filed, you must request a "Tax
Account Transcript". This transcript shows basic data
including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted
gross income, taxable income, payments and adjustments made
on your account. Tax return and account transcripts are
generally available for the current and past 3 years.

Form 4506 can also be used to get proof from the IRS that
you did not file a tax return for a particular tax year
(Effective Jan. 1, 2004, use Form 4506-T).

Forms can be downloaded at Forms & Pubs or ordered by
calling (800) 829-1040.

References:

Form 4506 (PDF), Request for Copy or Transcript of Tax Form
Form 4506 (PDF), Rev 1-1-2004, Request for Copy or Transcript
of Tax Form
Form 4506 (PDF)T available January 1, 2004 - Request for
Transcript of Tax Return

Milt Baker

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I screwed up my heading!

It should have read " Is it possible to get '89 figures
(Form 1040) from IRS?" (not '98)

Actual copies or transmittals do not matter. I could
reconstruct to Return with the transmittal.

What is the procedure? I think Form 4506 is only for
current calender year and prior 3 years.

Your help to this "self-diagnosed dyslexic" would be
appreciated.

John Gallagher

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"JPG" <johnp.gallagher[at]N0Spamverizon.net> wrote:

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This is a frequently asked question on the IRS site,
<http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw85.html> .

$39 dollars per return, "[exact c]opies are generally
available for returns filed in the current and past 6
years."

So probably not for 1989, unless there was something unusual
about the return that caused the IRS to keep it active.

The site also mentions that transcripts (i.e., not all
details) are available, and doesn't give a year range. So
you might try that also.

--
Jack Hamilton
jfh[at]acm.org

If men are to wait for liberty until they become wise and
good in slavery, they may indeed wait forever.
- Lord MacCaulay

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Could a taxpayer get his tax return information from the IRS
for 1989?

How far back in time can you get the information?

John Gallagher

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