How do I find my tax information from 2015?

Here’s how to get a transcript:

1. Order Online. The fastest way to get a Tax Return or Account transcript is through the ‘Get Transcript’ tool available on IRS.gov.
2. Order by phone. You can also order by phone at 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts.
3. Order by mail.

Can you look up a person’s tax return?

By law, the public does not have legal access to any individual’s tax return. Income tax records are both private and privileged information. Likewise, private investigators also cannot obtain this information. However, these are not public records, nor can they be made public, without the individual’s consent.

Who can ask for your tax return?

Copy of Your Tax Return Copies are generally available for returns filed for the current and past six tax years. On jointly filed tax returns, either spouse may request a copy. Only the signature from the requesting spouse is required on the Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return.

Are US tax returns public information?

Individual income tax returns — including those of public figures — are private information, protected by law from unauthorized disclosure. Indeed, the Internal Revenue Service is barred from releasing any taxpayer information whatsoever, except to authorized agencies and individuals.

Can you go to jail for unfiled taxes?

Under federal law, you can face up to a year in jail and up to $25,000 in fines for not filing your return. The penalties are even stricter if you commit fraud. However, you cannot go to jail just for owing taxes. You can only go to jail for not filing or for purposefully evading taxes.

What do Americans really think about taxes?

As April 15 rolls around yet again, here are five facts about Americans’ views of taxes. 1 Americans have several complaints about the federal tax system, most notably the impression that some corporations and wealthy people don’t pay their fair share.

How many Americans are bothered by the tax system?

Almost two-thirds (64%) say they are bothered a lot by the feeling that some corporations aren’t paying what’s fair in federal taxes, and 61% say the same about some wealthy people. Just 20% say they are bothered a lot by the feeling that some poor people don’t pay their fair share.

Do you like or even love doing your taxes?

In fact, about one-third (34%) like or even love doing their taxes, according to an April 2013 Pew Research survey. The most common reason that people gave for their enjoyment was the expectation of a refund. Indeed, Uncle Sam issued more than 109 million refunds during last year’s filing season, with an average refund amount of $2,792.

Do the top 1% pay more taxes than the bottom 90%?

According to the Tax Foundation, the top 1% of taxpayers have consistently paid more in federal income taxes than the bottom 90% since 2003 and that share has increased almost every year since 1980 (beginning with President Reagan’s tax reform efforts). This is true even when paying more in taxes does not necessarily result in increased services.