This article was updated for Tax Year 2023, last edited on March 4, 2023.
If you can't find last year's return, you have a couple of options:
Get your return from last year's tax preparer.
Request the return transcript from the IRS at no charge.
Getting your prior year return in several popular tax software products
TurboTax
Go to https://myturbotax.intuit.com/ and select “Sign in.”
Select “Your tax returns & documents.”
Select the year 2022, then select “Download/print return (PDF).”
TaxAct
Go to https://www.taxact.com/auth/ and select “Sign in.”
Find the section labeled “2022 Taxes” and select the dropdown.
Select the “Actions” dropdown and then “Download Return.”
Note: If you don't see the “2022 Taxes” section, check for “My Tax Returns” in the top menu.
H&R Block
Go to https://account.hrblock.com/ or the MyBlock app and select “Sign in.”
Select “Taxes” in the menu.
Select the “Prior Years” tab.
Select “View My Tax Return” for 2022.
Other tax softwares
With any other tax software, log in to your account and view or download last year’s tax return (your 2022 IRS Form 1040).
Getting your tax return transcript from the IRS
Be sure to request "preparer transcripts." Transcripts will not show all the information from your return, depending on which type you request.
Log in or create an account with the IRS at https://sa.www4.irs.gov/ola/. You can also get your transcript by mail.
Select “View Tax Records” under the “Records” section.
Select “Get Transcript” under the “Get Transcripts Online” section.
Choose “Federal Tax” in the “Reason” box, leave the “Customer File Number” box blank, and select “Go.”
Select the year 2022 in the “Return Transcript” section to view your tax return information from last year. You can also get your transcript by mail.
If you can't access the IRS transcripts online, or if you are having trouble with getting the tax preparer's version, you can call the IRS directly.
Can I get a copy of my tax return (not a tax transcript) from the IRS?
If you want a complete copy of your tax return (the current year or up to 7 years prior) request one by mailing Form 4506 to the IRS. Fees may apply.
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