original IRS tax return transcripts

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USCIS strongly recommends to present original IRS tax return transcripts for the past 5 years at the interview. However, the transcripts are available only for last 3 years on the IRS website.


I wonder how I could prove that I filed taxes in the past 5 years if the transcripts for the earliest 2 years cannot be obtained from IRS? What normally naturalization applicants do in this situation? Any advice?

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Q11. How do I request a transcript for an older tax year when it’s not available online?

Tax return and record of account transcripts are only available for the current tax year and three prior tax years when using Get Transcript Online. Note: There is a “show all +” expand button below the online tax account transcript type that may provide additional tax years you need. Otherwise, you must submit Form 4506-T to request a transcript for a tax year not available.

Tax return and tax account transcripts are also limited to the current and prior three tax years when using Get Transcript by Mail. However, you may be able to get older tax account transcripts by calling our automated phone transcript service at 800-908-9946. Otherwise, you must submit Form 4506-T.

From: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript-faqs

I hope you can get older years this way. Please report if you get them and how long it took.