The IRS will not initiate email contact with you without your consent. You should not send personal information to us via email unless it is through a secure IRS online application via IRS.gov.

What do I need to attach to my 1040?

n Attach a copy of Forms W-2, W-2G and 2439 to the front of Form 1040. Also attach Forms 1099-R if tax was withheld. n Use the coded envelope included with your tax package to mail your return.

What is an Irsn?

The definition of IRSN is: An IRSN is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to persons who file a return or make a payment without providing a TIN. You would’ve been issued this number if you filed a U.S. federal tax return and didn’t have an SSN.

How do I submit documents to the IRS?

Visit or call 877-777-4778. Complete this form, and mail or fax it to us within 30 days from the date of this notice.

Is it better to mail or fax the IRS?

Fax or mail, pick one. If mailing documents, use a certified mail service. Send Copies: Never ever send originals. The IRS might lose your documentation, and they certainly won’t mail it back.

Can you fold tax returns when mailing?

Yes, you can fold your return to put it in an envelope. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return.

What does ITIN mean for taxes?

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
ITIN. An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number “9”, formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN).