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 for the tax year requested. Non-tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-Filing from the IRS free of charge.

Individuals required to submit this letter

As a requirement of the federal verification process, the following individuals must submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter:

• independent students who did not file a federal tax return
• parents of dependent students who did not file a federal tax return

How to request the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter

• Online request
  • Request a downloadable pdf version of your Return Transcript from your IRS Online Account on the IRS website located at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
• Paper request
  • Complete IRS Form 4506-T. Provide your name, social security number and address.
  • Line 5: Enter zero, followed by your Wildcat ID (WID)
    (ex. 0887112222).
  • Lines 6-9: Leave as is (prepopulated).
  • Check the box that attests you have the authority to sign the form.
  • Sign, date and provide your phone number. Mail or fax the form to the appropriate place listed on page 2, column 2.