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If you are attempting to get a copy of your Federal Tax Return from the IRS, watch this how-to video on how to get copy of your past tax returns from the IRS.
However, if you are you looking for a copy of a past state tax return, you will have to contact each state individually as they all have different processes and policies in order to get copies of prior returns. For your convenience, below you can find an alphabetical list with links to each state’s website, as well as a telephone number, to help you find what you need.
Alabama
Website: Alabama Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 334-242-1170
Alaska
Alaska does not collect a state income tax.
Arizona
Website: Individual Forms
Phone: 602-255-3381
Arkansas
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms and Instructions
Phone: 501-682-1100
California
Website: Forms and Publications
Phone: 800-338-0505
Colorado
Website: Individual Income Current and Prior Year
Phone: 303-238-7378
Connecticut
Website: Income Tax Prior Years
Phone: 860-297-5962
Delaware
Website: Prior Year Personal Income Tax Forms
Phone: 302-577-8200
Florida
Florida does not collect a state income tax.
Georgia
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 877-423-6711
Hawaii
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 808-587-4242
Idaho
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms By Year
Phone: 800-972-7660
Illinois
Website: Prior Years - Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 800-732-8866
Indiana
Website: Indiana State Prior Year Tax Forms
Phone: 317-232-2240
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms Archive
Phone: 515-281-3114
Kansas
Website: Forms and Publications - Individual Income
Phone: 785-368-8222
Kentucky
Website: Prior Year Forms
Phone: 502-564-4581
Louisiana
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 225-219-0102
Maine
Website: Forms, Publications & Applications
Phone: 207-626-8475
Maryland
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 1-800-MD-TAXES
Massachusetts
Website: Personal Income Tax Forms
Phone: 617-887-MDOR
Michigan
Website: Current and Previous Year Forms
Phone: 517-636-4486
Minnesota
Website: Prior Year Forms
Phone: 651-296-3781
Mississippi
Website: Prior Year Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 601-923-7000
Missouri
Website: Forms and Manuals
Phone: 573-751-3505
Montana
Website: Previous Year Downloadable Forms
Phone: 866-859-2254
Nebraska
Website: Current and Prior Years’ Tax Forms
Phone: 402-471-5729
Nevada
Nevada does not collect a state income tax.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not collect a state income tax.
New Jersey
Website: Prior Year Gross Income Tax Forms
Phone: 609-826-4400
New Mexico
Website: Old Forms and Publications
Phone: 505-827-0700
New York
Website: Previous Year Tax Forms
Phone: 518-457-5181
North Carolina
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms and Instructions
Phone: 877-252-3052
North Dakota
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms for Prior Years
Phone: 701-328-1247
Website: Tax Forms
Phone: 800-282-1780
Oklahoma
Website: Past Years Income Tax Forms
Phone: 405-521-3160
Oregon
Website: Personal Income Tax Forms & Instructions
Phone: 503-378-4988
Pennsylvania
Website: Personal Income Tax Forms
Phone: 1-888-PATAXES
Rhode Island
Website: Tax Forms
Phone: 401-574-8829 (option #3)
South Carolina
Website: Tax Forms & Instructions for Previous Years
Phone: 800-768-3676
South Dakota
South Dakota does not collect a state income tax.
Tennessee
Tennessee does not collect a state income tax.
Texas
Texas does not collect a state income tax.
Website: Previous Years’ Forms & Publications
Phone: 801-297-2200 or 800-662-4335
Vermont
Website: Prior Year Tax Forms
Phone: 802-828-2865
Virginia
Website: Individual Income Tax Forms
Phone: 804-440-2541
Washington
Washington does not collect a state income tax.
Washington D.C.
Website: Prior Year Tax Forms
Phone: 202-727-4829
West Virginia
Website: Personal Income Taxes
Phone: 304-558-3333 or 800-982-8297
Wisconsin
Website: Prior Year Income Tax Forms
Phone: 608-266- 2486
Wyoming
Wyoming does not collect a state income tax.
Sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get a copy of a past state tax return?
To obtain a copy of a past state tax return, you must contact each state individually, as every state has its own process and policies for providing prior-year return copies. Most states offer both an online resource through their official tax website and a dedicated phone number you can call to request the forms or copies you need.
Which states do not require residents to file a state income tax return?
Several states do not collect a state income tax at all, meaning residents of those states would have no state return to retrieve. According to the article, those states include Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
What is the phone number to contact California's tax authority about prior year tax returns?
California residents can reach their state tax authority regarding prior year tax forms and returns by calling 800-338-0505. Additional resources, including forms and publications, are also available through California's official tax website.
How can New York taxpayers access their previous year state tax forms?
New York taxpayers can access previous year tax forms through the state's official tax website, which maintains an archive of prior-year forms. Taxpayers can also call 518-457-5181 to speak with a representative for additional assistance.
If someone needs a federal tax return rather than a state return, what should they do?
For copies of federal tax returns, the process is handled directly through the IRS rather than through any state tax agency. The article recommends watching a dedicated how-to video that explains the steps for obtaining past federal tax returns from the IRS.
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