{"id":1887,"date":"2021-07-21T04:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T04:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2021-07-21T04:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T04:57:34","slug":"irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Verification of Non Filing Letter &#8211; 5 Things Every Student Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/faqs-on-penalty-for-underpayment-of-estimated-tax\/one-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1345\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/one.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/one.png\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1345 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d9a65b2122\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d9a65b2122\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#What_is_an_IRS_Verification_of_Non-filing_Letter\" title=\"What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter?\">What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#Why_do_you_need_IRS_verification_letter_of_non-filing_tax_return\" title=\" Why do you need IRS verification letter of non-filing&nbsp;tax return?\"> Why do you need IRS verification letter of non-filing&nbsp;tax return?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#How_do_I_apply_online_for_verification_of_non_filing_letter_from_the_IRS\" title=\" How do I apply online for verification of non filing letter from the IRS?\"> How do I apply online for verification of non filing letter from the IRS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#How_to_Apply_for_Non_Filing_Letter_from_IRS_Manually\" title=\" How to Apply for Non Filing Letter from IRS Manually?\"> How to Apply for Non Filing Letter from IRS Manually?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_IRS_statement_of_non_filing\" title=\" How long does it take to get a IRS statement of non filing?\"> How long does it take to get a IRS statement of non filing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#What_is_IRS_verification_phone_number\" title=\" What is IRS verification phone number ?\"> What is IRS verification phone number ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/irs-verification-of-non-filing-letter-5-things-every-student-should-know\/#Address_matching_problems_what_can_you_do\" title=\"Address matching problems &amp; what can you do ?\">Address matching problems &amp; what can you do ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_IRS_Verification_of_Non-filing_Letter\"><\/span>What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong><em>IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter<\/em> <\/strong>is proof authenticated by the IRS that the applicant or the person whose name is in the IRS letter, did not file an income <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/tax-filing-deadline-2021-for-individuals-extended\/\">tax return in Form 1040<\/a>, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year written therein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/faqs-on-penalty-for-underpayment-of-estimated-tax\/two-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1347\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/two.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/two.png\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1347 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>Why do you need IRS verification letter of non-filing&nbsp;tax return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be two clear cut reasons for procuring IRS verification letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The first one is if you&nbsp; file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate that they or their parents will not file a federal income tax return<\/li><li>Second reason for verification letter from IRS about non-filing of tax return is if the college desires to verify your claim of income falling below the IRS threshold for filing of tax return. A Verification from IRS&nbsp; is the proof of your claim.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/faqs-on-penalty-for-underpayment-of-estimated-tax\/three-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1346\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/three.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/three.png\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1346 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>How do I apply online for verification of non filing letter from the IRS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on &#8220;<strong>Get My Tax Record<\/strong>&#8220;<\/li><li>Click \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/how-to-get-tax-return-copies-from-irs\/\">Get Transcript Online<\/a><\/strong>\u201d (If at any point, you cannot validate your identity \u2013 for example, you cannot provide financial verification information or you lack access to a mobile phone \u2013 you may use Get Transcript by Mail, see below)<\/li><li>Follow instructions for creating an account or log in.<\/li><li>Select &#8220;<strong>Verification of Non-filing Letter &#8220;<\/strong> and in the Tax Year field, select &#8220;<strong>2016<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li><li>Sign and submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/faqs-on-penalty-for-underpayment-of-estimated-tax\/four-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1344\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/four.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/four.png\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1344 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>How to Apply for Non Filing Letter from IRS Manually?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f4506t.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 4506-T<\/a>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Complete lines 1 \u2013 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.<\/li><li>Line 3: enter the non filer&#8217;s street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS.<\/li><li>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 <u>not<\/u> have your IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter sent directly to Marquette.<\/li><li>Line 6: Enter tax form number 1040.<\/li><li>Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Nonfiling.<\/li><li>Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter &#8220;12\/31\/2016&#8221;.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Mail or fax the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the address (or FAX number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Sign and submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter,<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-1343\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/faqs-on-penalty-for-underpayment-of-estimated-tax\/five-2\/\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/five.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/five.png\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1343 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>How long does it take to get a IRS statement of non filing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided in their telephone request within&nbsp;<b>5 to 10 days<\/b>&nbsp;from the time of the request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS response to the request for a <strong>Verification of Non-filing Letter<\/strong> must be unambiguous. A response that states \u201cno transcript on file\u201d or \u201cno record of return filed\u201d is sufficient verification of nonfiling. A response that states \u201ccould not be processed\u201d or \u201crequest could not be honored\u201d is not sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the student will receive IRS Form 13873 from the IRS instead of a Verification of Non-filing Letter. If this form clearly states that the form is provided as verification of non-filing or that the IRS has no record of a tax return, it is sufficient proof of non-filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seven.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.irstaxapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seven.png\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1350 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 50px;\"  > <\/picture>What is IRS verification phone number ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#d4d803\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Available from the IRS by calling 1-800-908-9946<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Select \u201cOption 1\u201d for English<\/li><li>Tax filers must follow prompts to enter their social security number<\/li><li>Follow prompts to enter the numbers in their street address that was listed on the latest tax return filed.<\/li><li>Select &#8220;Option 2&#8221; to request a Tax Transcript\/IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter and then enter &#8220;2017.\u201d<\/li><li>If successfully validated, non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided in their telephone request within 5 to 10 calendar days from the time of the request.<\/li><li>IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter requested by telephone cannot be sent directly to a third party by the IRS.<\/li><li>Sign and submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter to our office; make sure to include the<br> student\u2019s name and student ID# on the letter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Address_matching_problems_what_can_you_do\"><\/span>Address matching problems &amp; what can you do ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When entering the information into the IRS address matching system, errors may crop up while matching the address because the address entered must match the address already on file with the IRS and that the Postal Services software and may not match what you put on your tax return. So here are some steps that you can take <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use most recent tax return  to enter the address .<\/li><li>If despite that errors showing,  get a standardized version of your address from the\u00a0<a style=\"font-family: var(--list--font-family); background-color: var(--global--color-background); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\" href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/go\/ZipLookupAction_input\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USPS website<\/a><span style=\"font-family: var(--list--font-family); background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">\u00a0by searching by Zip Code.\u00a0 Enter the address and click find.<\/span><\/li><li>If you still have problems, contact IRS help desk  at\u00a0<strong>1-800-876-1715<\/strong>\u00a0(Monday through Friday) 8 am &#8211; 8 pm (Eastern Standard Time).<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter? An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter is proof authenticated by the IRS that the applicant or the person whose name is in the IRS letter, did not file an income tax return in Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year written therein. 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