Get your IRS account file

The best way to quickly get information about your IRS account is to request it from the IRS. You can request transcripts at IRS.gov or by calling the IRS at (800) 908-9946.

You can request three types of transcripts:

• Account transcripts show information on the financial status of your account, such as payments, penalties and adjustments made to your account.

• Wage and Income transcripts show income information from Forms W-2, Forms 1099, etc.

• Return transcripts show information from tax returns filed with the IRS.

With this information, it will be much easier to address any tax issues with the IRS before they become problems.