The Income Verification Express Service (IVES) program lets participants, mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions and others, request taxpayer authorization for the IRS to provide tax transcripts and wage statements in the loan application process. On this page How it works Request transcripts online Request transcripts by fax IVES support Sign up for IVES e-news and updates Related How it works To participate in the IVES program, companies may: Apply to enroll as an IVES participant. Request transcripts online or by fax with Form 4506-C, IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return PDF. A $4 fee is required for each transcript requested. Receive transcripts through a WebUI account or secure mailbox. Request transcripts online IVES now provides transcripts in near real-time with taxpayer authorization through their online account. With two online options, IVES participants can choose an avenue that works best for their company model. These updates to IVES are in response to the Taxpayer First Act. Benefits: Secure, online taxpayer authorization Fast, electronic processing of Form 4506-C Real-time status updates Transcript delivery in hours Single requests: Use the Web User Interface (WebUI). Bulk requests: Use IVES Application-to-Application (A2A). Use the web user interface (WebUI) Submit single requests to a taxpayer's online account. Before you start You'll need: IVES participant ID number (ten digits including leading zeroes) IVES participant SOR mailbox and contact information Client company contact information Notification to the taxpayer for authorization Sign in to WebUI Use IVES Application to Application (A2A) A2A is for large volume filing and typically used by software developers and transmitters. The Taxpayer First Act Application Program Interface (API) test environment is opened for IVES Participant testing. Get the IRS e-Services API Authorization User Guide Get the fbpA2A User Guide Request transcripts by fax The legacy faxing option is available with a 2-3 business day processing time. To use electronic signatures on Form 4506-C, please contact your assigned servicing site. How to get started using IVES electronic signature. IVES faxing for participants IVES support For technical support, contact the e-Services Help Desk at 866-255-0654. For questions about the IVES program, email ts.ives.participant.assistance@irs.gov. Note: this mailbox is unable to respond to any tax related questions. Sign up for IVES e-news and updates Enter your email to get important updates, system maintenance schedules and other IVES-related information. Go to GovDelivery Related Apply to use IVES Register with e-Services Pay through IVES Get answers to common participant questions about IVES IVES for taxpayers Income Verification Express Service
