IRS Federal Tax Return (Transcript)

Your FAFSA has been chosen to undergo federal verification and/or additional review due to conflicting information.

You and/or the contributor(s) listed on your FAFSA must provide the appropriate 1040 Federal Tax Return or Record of Account Transcript to confirm the accuracy of your financial aid information.

What you and/or your contributor(s) need to submit:

2025-2026 Academic Year
  • 2023 signed IRS 1040 Tax Return and all associated schedules
    • A ‘signed tax return’ must include one of the following:
      • A physical signature from at least one of the tax filers on the designated signature line - OR -
      • The tax preparer’s stamped, typed, signed, or printed name and SSN, EIN, or PTIN.
    • sample image of tax return signature section of 1040 tax form

- OR -

  • 2023 Record of Account Transcript
    • Go to IRS.gov and select "Get Your Tax Record" link in the Tools Section.
    • Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946.
    • Locate your local IRS office at IRS.gov.
    • You will need your social security number, date of birth, and the address on file with the IRS (normally this will be the address used when your IRS tax return was filed). 
2024-2025 Academic Year
  • 2022 signed IRS 1040 Tax Return and all associated schedules
    • A ‘signed tax return’ must include one of the following:
      • A physical signature from at least one of the tax filers on the designated signature line - OR -
      • The tax preparer’s stamped, typed, signed, or printed name and SSN, EIN, or PTIN.
    • sample image of tax return signature section of 1040 tax form

- OR -

  • 2022 Record of Account Transcript
    • Go to IRS.gov and select "Get Your Tax Record" link in the Tools Section.
    • Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946.
    • Locate your local IRS office at IRS.gov.
    • You will need your social security number, date of birth, and the address on file with the IRS (normally this will be the address used when your IRS tax return was filed). 
IRS Tax Schedules Verification FAQs
What is a 1040 Tax Return?
A 1040 is one of the official documents that U.S. taxpayers can use to report and file their annual income. The form is divided into sections where you can report your income and calculate deductions to determine the amount of taxes you owe or the amount of a refund you will receive.

Financial Aid Pro Tip:

Review your Financial Aid Dashboard to confirm which contributor needs to submit the appropriate documentation.