news | January 19, 2026

How can I print previous years tax returns?

Order a Transcript

  1. Online Using Get Transcript. They can use Get Transcript Online on IRS.gov to view, print or download a copy of all transcript types.
  2. By phone. The number is 800-908-9946.
  3. By mail. Taxpayers can complete and send either Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ to the IRS to get one by mail.

How do I look up old returns?

Steps to View e-Filed Returns / Forms

  1. Go to the ‘My Account’ menu and Click ‘View e-Filed Returns / Forms’ hyperlink.
  2. Select the applicable option from the dropdown and click ‘Submit’ to view the details of the e-Filed Return/Forms. ​

Why was my return denied?

Probably the most common reason that the IRS will reject a tax return is because of errors that are discovered during e-filing. You’ll be able to resubmit your corrected return, and we’ll tell you when it’s accepted by the IRS. When you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS reject codes aren’t applicable.

How do I print a prior year return?

This will open the PDF for you. The PDF may be printed using the print icon ( or Ctrl-P on your keyboard) and/or saved using the disk icon ( or Ctrl-Shift-S on your keyboard ). Returns prior to 2020 are now considered “Prior Year Returns”.

Why is my printer not printing my Documents?

If you’ve used your computer with multiple printers—say, if you go back and forth between your home and office, or if you just got a new printer at home—Windows may be trying to send documents to the wrong printer. Try printing the document again, being sure to choose File > Print from the menu rather than using a shortcut.

Why is my return file not showing up?

If you have pop-up blocker/anti-virus software installed, you will need to temporarily disable it as your return file may not display properly if enabled. You must also have Adobe Reader (9.0 or higher) to be able to view and print the return.

Is there a way to print my tax return?

If you did not successfully e-file your return or your return was not accepted that year, the pdf will not be available for printing unless the program is available for access. Currently, we only offer the 2017, 2018, and 2019 prior year programs that would allow you to print the return from within the program.