What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter?

An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ for the year you requested.

Non-Tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-filing of their tax return status, free of charge, from the IRS in one of three ways:

Note: If you typically would have filed a Puerto Rican or Foreign Income Tax Return, you must submit appropriate non-filing documentation from a relevant tax authority.

Online Request

This is typically not available if you have never filed taxes before in prior years. If this is the case, please use the paper request process detailed below.

  • Visit the IRS transcript page.
  • Click Get Transcript Online (If at any point, you cannot validate your identity - for example, you cannot provide financial verification information or you lack access to a mobile phone - you may use Get Transcript by paper, see below).
  • Set up an account with the IRS. They will email you a confirmation code to enter. Be sure to check your junk file in case the email is sent there.
  • Enter the non-filer's Social Security number, email address, filing status, account numbers for loan or credit card associated with your name, and mobile phone associated with your name.
  • Click Continue.
  • Be sure to select Verification of Non-filing Letter and the appropriate aid year.
  • If successfully validated, you will be able to view your IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.
  • Sign the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter. Make sure to include the student's name and Student ID number on the letter.
  • Upload the document when prompted when submitting Verification online from MyUNT.

Telephone Request

Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946 and follow the prompts.

Paper Request Form - IRS Form 4506-T

  • Download an IRS Form 4506-T .
  • Complete lines 1 - 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
  • Line 3: enter the non-filer's street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS. (Problems entering your street address?)
  • Line 5 provides non-filers with the option to have their IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. Do not have your IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter sent directly to UNT.
  • Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Non-filing.
  • Line 9: In the year or period requested field, enter the tax period you are requesting.
  • Make sure you check the box which starts with "Signatory attests that he/she has read..." otherwise the form will not be processed.
  • The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. Only one signature is required when requesting a joint IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.
  • Mail or fax the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the address (or FAX number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
  • If the 4506-T information is successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided on their request within 5 to 10 days.
  • Sign the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter. Make sure to include the student's name and Student ID number on the letter.
  • Upload the document when prompted when submitting Verification online from MyUNT.

How to fix address matching problems when ordering online

When entering the information into the IRS address matching system note the following:

  • The address entered must match the address already on file with the IRS exactly.
  • The address on file is typically the address on your most recent tax return.
  • Spelling out the word “street” rather than using the abbreviation “st.” can be enough to cause an error.
  • Addresses on the IRS system are auto-corrected through a post office program and may not match what you put on your tax return.

We suggest the following if you run into problems:

  • Have your taxes in front of you and enter the address carefully as it is on your return.
  • If you entered your address as it appears on your return and it doesn't work, try using the standardized version of your address.
  • If you still have problems, the IRS Help Desk can be reached toll-free at 1-800-876-1715, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).