When I try to request the transcript, it says my information is not available. Why is that?

When I try to request the transcript, it says my information is not available. Why is that?

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There are multiple reasons why the tax return transcript may not be available:

  • You have not yet filed a tax return
  • The tax return is still being processed by the IRS
    • Processing time for taxes filed electronically is approximately three weeks 
    • Processing time for taxes filed by mail is approximately 8-11 weeks
  • The tax return transcript is being held for another reason - you should contact the IRS directly for additional information.