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FAQs - Obtaining W2, Tax Return and 1099 Transcripts |
How
Do I Know I Can Trust You With My Personal Information?
**Important
- Read First
Identity theft
is a growing problem. Make sure you
know who you're dealing with before providing any personal information. It's a
good idea to verify the companies physical address as some
firms conceal their actual location behind PO boxes, or rented mail
drops in different cities or States.
You will often find that although they may claim to have been in
business for "decades", in reality their websites are are newly formed
(you can verify how long their website has existed using any domain
lookup tool such as
http://www.domaintools.com/)
Be especially wary
of companies that offer only a website, provide little or no history on
themselves, fail to provide a physical address or force you to to contact them only via email. Another
potential warning
sign is firms that are unable to directly process credit card
transactions. They may have been denied or are otherwise unable to
qualify for a credit card merchant account (a physical inspection and positive
financial history is required.) They may
use a third party to process credit card transactions for them (such as
PayPal®) or require an alternate method of
payment such as check by phone which may afford less protection in case
of fraud. These options can result in your personal information
being provided to a third party, and any resulting credit card charge
may appear
on your credit card statement under a different name.
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How
Can I Get My Documents From the IRS For Free?
**Important Yes, you can manually request transcripts of your past documents from the IRS at no cost. To order your documents manually, complete the manual request form and send it directly to the IRS processing center covering your geographic area. The IRS will then process your request and mail your documents to you. The process can take up to 30 days with delays prevalent during tax season. Be careful to follow the instructions provided by the IRS carefully as even simple errors on the request form (see frequent problems) can result in significant delays in obtaining your records. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide assistance or tracking on manual requests. Credit Technologies can rush deliver your transcripts electronically, in about 48 hours. We review every request for you and monitor the process each step of the way. This review is especially important as the IRS now charges full price for all rejected requests regardless of the reason for the rejection. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
What is The Cost
For Rush Delivery of My Records?
**Important Rush delivery of up to 2 years Tax Transcripts or W-2s/1099s is available for $26.95. This includes individual or married filing joint tax returns. Should you require more than 2 years of documents, additional years are available at $8.00 each We review every request prior to transmission to the IRS. Should an error or omission be detected, we'll contact you to correct it prior to sending your request to the IRS at no additional cost. Our process insures you get your information as quickly as possible. Perhaps most importantly, we're a toll free call away, just call 800.473.1380 and in seconds you'll be connected to a customer service specialist who can answer any questions you might have. Warning - There is a tax provider charging consumers $14.95 just for filling in the manual 4506 form - This requires you to manually send your request to the IRS and have your records returned via US mail which can take up to 30 days. You don't need to pay anyone to request your records manually from the IRS, the process is FREE - Learn More. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
How Long Will it Take to
Receive My Records? **Important From the time we transmit your request to the IRS, It typically takes about 48 hours to complete the search of the IRS database and send your tax transcripts. Your tax records could be available sooner than indicated (depending on your request, sometimes same-day) but unlike our competitors, we prefer to "Under Promise and Over Deliver". Requests received after hours, on weekends or holidays (remember the IRS observes all government holidays) are processed the following business day morning. Although we're hard at work until 8:00pm, the IRS processes transmissions received after 2:00pm the following business day so get your request in as early as possible. The IRS does not provide any other rush options. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
Can
I Download My Documents From The IRS? No, the IRS requires your physical signature appear on the request for your documents (or on a Power of Attorney.) There is no way to download your documents from the IRS. Caution - Some providers lead you to believe you can obtain your records online, having you complete many steps through a website, only to find after you have issued payment, that you still must provide the required IRS form.
Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records My Employer Told Me I Could Get My W-2s Online Please note - 2007 W-2s are not available from the IRS until after June 15, 2008. Some employers participate in private programs that allow employees to download their W2s online (such as www.w2express.com). These websites are not affiliated with the IRS or with Credit Technologies and as such, Credit Technologies cannot provide your W2 documents for download. Please contact your employer for more information on any employer sponsored program.
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Which IRS Documents and Years Are Available? We can provide the following documents regardless of what state you resided, or your employer was located in. Even if your past employer is now out-of-business, we can still provide your documents directly from the IRS. Available Data Includes,
Please note - 2007 W-2s are not available until after June 15, 2008. We are able to provide expedited delivery of the IRS documents from the years listed below
How Do I Obtain Tax
Returns, W2s or 1099s From a Year Not Listed Above? The IRS/TDS automated system supports only the years listed above. To obtain copies of tax returns or W2s from prior years, you should contact the IRS directly to verify is the year(s) needed are available. You can visit the IRS website at http://www.IRS.gov or, for questions regarding your personal taxes call 800-829-1040. For business tax questions call 800-829-4933. The IRS process for obtaining older years returns can take more than 30 days. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
Can
I Obtain State or City Tax Return Information? Unfortunately No, this program supports only information available through the IRS and will not include any State or City information. Each state's procedures vary. To obtain state tax return information, you must contact the state in which the returns were filed. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
You may use any major credit card including MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover - or any debit card containing the Visa or MasterCard logo. Unlike other providers, we are certified to handle our own credit card processing. Your confidential credit card information is not given to a third party and your charge will appear on your credit card statement as Credit Technologies. You can also mail the request in with payment via money order or personal check (payments by check will delay your order by 10 business days.) Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
How Are
My Documents Delivered? For your protection, your records are delivered via email as an encrypted and password protected PDF to the email address you provide on the request (if completing the request form manually, Please print legibly to avoid delays in obtaining your information.) We can also fax or mail the transcripts if desired. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
It typically takes the IRS six (6) to eight (8) weeks to add new filings or corrections to their database. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
What
Are The Most Common Reasons Requests Are Rejected or Delayed? The most common reason the IRS rejects requests are addresses that do not match those provided on that years tax return. If you have recently moved, make sure you list your prior address on Line # 4 of the IRS Form 4506. Another common reason for rejection are entries or signatures on the request form that are "illegible" - If completing the request manually, please print clearly all information on the request forms. the IRS now charges full price for all rejected requests regardless of the rejection reason. Please double-check the information provided on the request form as we are unable to issue refunds on IRS rejections. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
If There is a Problem With
My Request, How Will I Be Notified? An email is sent to address provided on the request stating the nature of the problem reported by the IRS. If no email address was provided (mail order), we will contact you by phone. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
How Do I Notify You With
The Corrections? Simply respond to the email and add the proper corrections, or feel free to call us toll-free at 800.473.1380, Option 2. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
I Don't Have Access to a Printer or Fax, Can I Still Order My Records? Sure, just give us a call at 800.473.1380 and we'll be happy to fax or mail you the order form. When complete we'll return your records by whatever method you prefer. If you are able to scan the completed documents including your signature, you can also send your request via email to 4506@credittechnologies.com Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
The name assigned to the manual process used to obtain transcripts of previously filed tax returns, W2s, or 1099s. W2s and 1099s are usually available even if the taxpayer has not yet filed that years return (assuming the employer filed the required year end returns.) Credit Technologies developed a system whereby you can obtain your needed documents, often within 24 hours rather than the sometimes 30 days it can take through the IRS. Note, your transcripts will appear in a different format than the returns you filed or your W2s/1099s. They contain the data received and verified by the IRS. You can obtain photo static copies of your tax returns if you desire, but you must request them directly through the IRS and they may take up to 60 days to receive. Transcripts are acceptable for virtually every intended purpose including mortgage, tax filing, bankruptcy or student loan processing. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
Can You Guarantee My
Documents Will Be Delivered Within The Stated Time Frame? We do everything possible to get your data to you in the fastest method possible. Most (95%+) of requests are returned within the stated times, however, no provider can guarantee when the IRS will release your data, or if the requested records exists in the IRS database. Delays and rejections can occur due to errors or omissions on the request forms, and delays on the part of the IRS (especially during tax season.) Occasionally the IRS search will return "no records found". This is usually due to information provided on the request not matching the records on file with the IRS. In the case of missing W2 or 1099 records, it could also indicate the employer failed to file required IRS forms. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
The Allotted Time Frame
Has Passed and I Don't Have My Documents Yet - What Should I Do? First, carefully check your email, (especially your junk folder.) Overwhelmingly, we find that the documents were sent, but were intercepted by an email program or ISP filter designed to eliminate junk mail. If you are still unable to locate your documents, please send an email to 4506@CreditTechnologies.com. Please include your name, Social Security number, the date of your request and the best way to contact you. We will quickly research your request and send an additional copy, or contact you directly. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
I Have
More Questions, or Need Help Completing The Request - Can I Speak to a "Live"
Person?
Absolutely - Call us toll-free at (800) 473.1380 or
use our HumanClick
Live Help System. Our office hours are
Mon-Fri, 9:00am - Thank you for considering Credit Technologies, we look forward to being of service. Top of Page Order Rush Delivery of Your Records
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