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STEP 2: Tax Forms and Income Information
You are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer information to your FAFSA. If you do not use
the IRS Data Retrieval, you should submit a 2018 Federal tax transcript from the IRS by visiting www.irs.gov or
calling 1-800-908-9946 or a signed copy of your 2018 Federal tax return.
Instructions: Please check the appropriate box that applies to your filing status:
To Be Completed by STUDENT (Dependent/Independent): (Please check the appropriate box)
I filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return and used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, or attaching a copy of my 2018 IRS Tax Return Transcript or a
signed copy of the 2018 Federal Tax Return.
My spouse and I filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return. (If filed separately, you both must submit a copy of the 2018 IRS Tax Return Transcript or
a signed 2018 Federal Tax Return).
I filed an amended tax return for 2018? If yes, I am attaching a copy of the tax return transcript or 2018 Federal Tax Return and a signed 1040X.
I was not employed and not required to file a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return. (Independent Students Only) A copy of the IRS Non-Tax
Filer Letter must be submitted.
I was employed in 2018 (Yearly amount earned $_______________) and not required to file a 2018 Federal Tax Return. (Independent
Students Only) A copy of the IRS Non-Tax Filer Letter must be submitted.
To Be Completed By PARENT(S): (Please check the appropriate box)
I/We filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return and used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, or attaching a copy of the 2018 IRS Tax Return Transcript or a
signed copy of the 2018 Federal Tax Return.
My spouse and I filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return. (If filed separately, you both must submit a copy of the 2018 IRS Tax Return Transcript or
a signed 2018 Federal Tax Return).
I/We filed an amended tax return for 2018? If yes, I am attaching a copy of the tax return transcript or 2018 Federal Tax Return and a signed 1040X.
I/We were not employed and not required to file a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return. (A copy of the IRS Non-Tax Filer Letter must be
submitted.)
I/We were employed in 2018 (Yearly amount earned $ ___________) and not required to file a 2018 Federal Tax Return. (A copy of the IRS
Non-Tax Filer Letter must be submitted.)
For Non-Tax Filer (Parent(s) Only) If your parents did not file a 2018 tax return please submit a copy of their 2018 Non-Filer Letter
from the IRS.
For Non-Tax Filer (Independent Student/Spouse Only) If you and your spouse did not file a 2018 tax return please submit a copy
of you and your spouse 2018 Non-Filer Letter from the IRS.
Instructions for obtaining an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter:
All non-tax filers are required to provide an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter dated on or after October 1, 2019 that indicates that a 2018 IRS income
tax return was not filed with the IRS. After receiving the Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS, include the student’s Banner ID, then submit to
the Office of Student Financial Aid.
• Paper Request Form- IRS Form 4506-T- complete lines 1-4, check box 7, enter 12/31/2019 for box 9,
check signatory attestation box, sign, date, and submit to the IRS as instructed. Mail or fax to your
respective IRS location depending upon your state of residence as shown on page 2 of the 4506-T form.
• Online Request - Go to www.IRS.gov/transcript, and then choose either “Get Transcript Online” or “Get
Transcript by Mail.” Get transcript online will give you instant delivery via PDF, whereas get transcript by
mail, you will receive a copy within 5-10 business days. Make sure to request a 2018 Verification of Non-
Filing Letter.
• Telephone Request - 1-800-908-9946, after following prompts, select option 2 to request an IRS
Verification of Non-Filing Letter and then enter “2018.”