Request for IRS Confirmation of Non-Filing Letter

 

If the Office of Student Financial Services has notified you that a Confirmation of Non-Filing Letter is required to complete the verification process, please follow the instructions below on how to obtain this item from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

*Please note: Individuals who have never filed taxes will only be able to obtain this item by requesting through the mail (instructions included below).

1. Obtain online

  • To make a request online, go to www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. Click “Get Transcript Online” and make sure to read all required items. If a different language is needed, click on the needed language.
  • If a login has already been created, continue by putting in your username. If a login has not been created, click “get started and follow instructions to create a login. After enrolling for the first time, enter the address exactly as it appears on your tax return.
  • Once logged in or a login has been created, select the reason the transcript is needed: Higher Ed/Student Aid.
  • The * symbol will indicate the availability of a Verification of Non- Filing Letter for the year. Click the year that you are requesting a Verification of Non-Filing letter for, and a pop-up will come up. Make sure that pop-up blockers are disabled for this feature.
  • Please print letter and submit a copy to Student Financial Services with Student Name and ID #.


2. Obtain by phone

  • To make a request by phone, contact the IRS to request a Letter of Non-Filing at:
    1-800-829-1040
    Press # for desired language
    Press “2” for tax Transcripts
    Press “1” for tax Transcripts
    Press “4” for Tax History
    Press “2” for Tax History
    Enter SSN or Tax ID #
    If SSN or Tax ID# is not verified, wait on the line until a representative is able to assist you.
  • Please print letter and submit a copy to Student Financial Services with the student name and ID #.

    3. Obtain by mail

  • To make a request by mail, complete IRS Form 4506-T.
  • Check box 7.
  • Mail the Form to the IRS. The Verification of Non-Filing Letter will be mailed to you within 10 Business Days.
  • Once the Confirmation of Non-Filing Letter is received, submit a copy to Student Financial Services with student’s name and ID #.