IRS Data Retrieval
The U.S. Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have collaborated to develop a tool that simplifies the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The IRS Data Retrieval Tool allows students and their parents to retrieve their tax data directly from the IRS. Once this data is retrieved from the IRS, it can be transferred to the FAFSA.
Eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
- Filed your 2011 federal tax return(s)
- Have a valid social security number
- Have a Federal Student Aid PIN
- Have not changed your martial status since December 31, 2011
Not eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
- Filed an amended 2011 federal tax return
- Will not file a 2011 federal tax return
- Are married, but filed separately
- Had a change in marital status after the end of the tax year on December 31, 2011
- Filed a foreign tax return (including Puerto Rico)
Video Tutorial
The video tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
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