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How do I obtain a copy of my return? I don’t see it on My Alabama Taxes

In order to protect your privacy, our office cannot send copies of individual tax returns to you electronically. In order to obtain a copy of your Alabama tax return:

You may mail in an Alabama Form 4506-A Request for Copy of Tax Form or Individual Income Tax Account Information. There is a $5.00 fee for this information, and we also ask that you allow 8 to 10 weeks for Processing. You may print a copy of this form by following this link: https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/f4506a.pdf

To protect your privacy, our office cannot send copies of individual tax returns to you electronically. To obtain a copy of your Alabama tax return, you may mail in an Alabama Form 4506-A Request for Copy of Tax Form or Individual Income Tax Account Information. There is a $5 fee for this information, and we ask that you allow 8 to 10 weeks for processing.

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Ex-spouses remain individually liable on a final assessment entered on a joint tax return, even if the parties have mutually agreed that only one of the parties will be responsible for payment. Such decisions are not binding on the Alabama Department of Revenue.

If you know or even suspect someone has stolen your identity, complete and submit an Identity Theft Affidavit. You should also visit https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/how-do-i-know-if-i-might-be-a-victim-of-identity-theft/ and https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central.

You have several available resources for assistance:

Specific instructions for all three of Alabama’s income tax returns are available on this website or in print.
Submit your questions via the Help Center.
Contact the Alabama Taxpayer Service Center nearest you. Go to https://revenue.alabama.gov/taxpayer-service-centers/ for contact information or to schedule an appointment.

For assistance with your bankruptcy, please contact our Legal Division at 334-242-9690.

For assistance with your garnishment, please contact our Collections Services Division at 334-242-1220.

Yes. The TTY number is (334) 242-3061.