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What is an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter?

An IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter - provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year you requested.

Non Tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-filing of their 2021 tax return status, free of charge, from the IRS.

Please select Method 1 or 2 below. If you are unable to complete one of these methods, you may then use methods 3 or 4.

Method 1:

Online Request

Available at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Note: This is typically not available if you have never filed taxes before in prior years. If this is the case, please use the paper request process detailed below.

• Click "Get Transcript ONLINE" (If at any point, you cannot validate your identity – for example, you cannot provide financial verification information or you lack access to a mobile phone – you may not use the online Get Transcript by MAIL. You will need to use the Paper Request Form.

• Enter the non-filer’s Social Security Number, email address, filing status, account numbers for loan or credit card associated with your name, and mobile phone associated with your name.

• Click "Continue"

• Select "Verification of Non-Filing Letter" and in the Tax Year field, select "2021".

• If successfully validated, you will be able to view your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter.

• Print, sign and submit the IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter to UW; make sure to include the student’s name and W# on the letter.

• Note: Some tax filers are unable to complete this requirement using this method. If you are unable to complete the Online Request, please select another method.

Method 2:

Paper Request Form – IRS Form 4506-T

Download IRS Form 4506-T at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf 

• Complete lines 1 – 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.

• Line 3: enter the non-filer's street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS.

• Line 5 provides no- filers with the option to have their IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. If completing line 5a then complete line 5b with the student’s W number.

• Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Non-filing.

• Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter "12/31/2021".

• 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.

• Mail or fax the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the address (or FAX number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.

• 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.

• Sign and submit the IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter to UW; make sure to include the student’s name and W# on the letter.

Method 3:

Alternate Signed Statement for Verification of Non-Filing

If you are unable to obtain verification of nonfiling from the IRS or other tax authorities, we can accept the following signed statement:

• Verification of Non-Filing Form

This statement is for independent students, student’s spouse, or parents of dependent students who did not file and are not required to file an income tax return for the applicable tax year. Upon completing the form, you must sign, date AND attach a copy of IRS Form W-2 or an equivalent document for each source of 2021 employment income received by the individual.

Note:  A dependent student who is a nontax filer is excluded from the verification requirement to provide confirmation of the dependent student’s nonfiling status from the IRS or other relevant tax authority.

Submission:

Forms can be submitted by any of the following methods.

• Mailed to:

  • University of Wyoming
    Scholarships & Financial Aid
    1000 E. University Ave
    Dept. 3335
    Laramie, WY 82071-3335

• Fax Number: (307) 766-3800

• Submitted to our office using Secure Upload

• Brought into our office in Knight Hall, Room 174