Please note that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is currently down. It appears to be available within the FAFSA, but is not functional. Students will need to request a Tax Return Transcript instead of utilizing the Data Retrieval Tool in the FAFSA. We have been told by the US Dept of Education that it will be up and running in October 2017.
Do I have to complete the verification process?
Why do I need to give you this information? Isn’t it on the FAFSA?
What if the student or parents didn’t file a federal tax return?
How long do I have to wait after I file my taxes to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or request a Tax Return Transcript?
What is the difference between a Tax Return Transcript, a Tax Account Transcript and a 1040 Tax Return?
Is anything else needed after I submit the verification forms, taxes and W-2s?
What if I (or my parents) have applied for a tax extension?