In most cases, your name can be sent to TOP if your debt is more than 90 days delinquent. The government agency must determine that your debt is valid and legally enforceable. The agency must send you notices about your debt and provide you with opportunities to resolve or dispute your debt. The agency must also respond to questions and inquiries…[Read more]

Fiscal Service, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, serves as the government’s central debt collection agency, maintaining the government’s delinquent debts. One of the ways used by Fiscal Service to collect delinquent debt is the Treasury Offset Program or TOP. Under TOP, Fiscal Service matches a database of delinquent debtors…[Read more]

Your Cycle Date can be found on your Account Transcripts. Please see the image attached for an example of where to find your cycle code date.

Red Highlight – Tax Return Due Date or Final Day of Tax Season
Yellow Highlight – Is the day your tax return posted to the IMF (Individual Master File) and began processing.
Blue Highlight – Is the final…[Read more]

Tax Return Transcript – shows most line items including your adjusted gross income (AGI) from your original tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as filed, along with any forms and schedules. It doesn’t show changes made after you filed your original return. This transcript is only available for the current tax year and returns processed d…[Read more]

For information about what you need to successfully verify your identity, please see Secure Access: How to Register for Certain Online Self-Help Tools at IRS.gov.
If you previously registered to use IRS Get Transcript Online, View Your Tax Account, Get an Identity Protection PIN, Online Payment Agreement, or ePostcard online services, log in with…[Read more]

Upon successful registration to the IRS Get Transcripts Tool, the IRS gives you the option to “continue” and use Get Transcript Online. The IRS will ask you the reason you need a transcript to help you determine which type may be best for you. Get Transcript Online provides access to all transcript types and available years for you to view, pri…[Read more]

No, you must register and verify your identity to use Get Transcript Online. Once registered, you’ll need your username, password and the security code the IRS will text you each time to log in and get a transcript online.

Refer to Transcript Types and Ways to Order Them for alternatives to Get Transcript Online. You may also call the IRS automated phone transcript service at 800-908-9946 to order a tax return or tax account transcript be sent by mail. Please allow 5 to 10 calendar days from the time we receive your request for your transcript to arrive.

Note: If…[Read more]

Verify all the information you entered is correct. It must match what’s in the IRS systems. Be sure to use the exact address and filing status from your latest tax return. If you are still receiving the message, you’ll need to use the Get Transcript by Mail option or submit a Form 4506-T to the IRS at the address or fax number provided in the instructions.