Overview
FACTS provides the option for applicants to request certain tax documents directly from the IRS through our IRS Integration feature. For the most recent tax year, the IRS has specific release timelines that affect when these documents become available. This article explains what applicants can expect beginning February 13, 2026.
FAQs
- When can I request 2025 Tax Transcripts (Form 1040)?
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- Starting February 13, 2026, applicants may request 2025 Tax Transcripts through IRS Integration.
- After taxes are filed and accepted by the IRS, it typically takes about two weeks for the IRS to make the tax transcript available through integration.
- If you request a transcript before it is available, you may see a message such as “Unable to retrieve document from IRS”. This does not indicate an error—only that the IRS has not yet released the tax transcript for retrieval and you will want to submit your request again.
- When can I request 2025 Wage & Income Transcripts (W‑2 Data)?
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- The IRS will not begin releasing Wage & Income transcripts (W‑2 information) for the 2025 tax year until April 1, 2026
- If your school requires 2025 W‑2s before April 1, you will need to upload your W‑2s manually.
- What if I recently filed my taxes?
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If your return was filed and accepted recently, the IRS may still be processing your transcript. In this case:
- IRS Integration may display the “Unable to retrieve document from IRS” message. You will also receive an automated email confirming the transcript is not yet available and advising next steps.
- You may resubmit your request in a few days.
- What if my authorized Transcript pulls in a Previous Year?
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- Prior authorization remains valid for three years, but you must still submit a new request for 2025 documents if they are required.
- The system cannot automatically retrieve new‑year forms without a new request.
- Is there a manual upload option?
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If you do not wish to wait for IRS release timelines, you may always upload your documents directly in the application.
- What are the key takeaways for the 2025 IRS Integration process?
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- 2025 Tax Transcripts are available beginning February 13, with a typical 2‑week IRS delay after filing taxes.
- 2025 Wage & Income (W‑2) transcripts are not available until April 1, 2026.
- Early requests may display “Unable to retrieve document from IRS”—this is expected. Please resubmit the request two weeks after filing your taxes.
- Manual upload is always available if documents are needed sooner.
