Tax practitioners can now request transcripts of their client’s tax records and receive them within minutes instead of days or weeks using a new online tool delivered through the IRS e-services program.

Authorized tax practitioners use the new electronic tool to order tax account and tax return transcripts and other tax information for their business and individual clients. The documents are returned to the practitioner’s computer through a secure online connection within minutes. Paper requests for the same information can take days or weeks to complete.

The Transcript Delivery System (TDS) is the latest in a series of e-services that is revolutionizing how tax practitioners work with the IRS on behalf of clients. These electronic services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from just about any computer with an Internet connection. E-services are not available to the general public; only approved IRS business partners, such as e-filing tax professionals, can participate.

Currently, the following products are available: Registration, Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application, Online e-file Application, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Matching, Disclosure Authorization (DA), Electronic Account Resolution (EAR) and Transcript Delivery System (TDS).

How do I sign-up for e-services?

To register for e-services or for more information on registering, access the Registration Services page. You can also access e-services frequently asked questions or an online tutorial on how to register and use the online services.

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