You'd like to buckle down and do your income taxes. Really, you would. But you're missing one key form: last year's federal income tax return. But wait? It will cost you $30 to get an actual copy?

When dealing with financial or legal matters, having a copy of your tax return can be essential. A copy provides an exact replica of the original document filed with the IRS, which might be necessary ...

A tax return transcript will show most line items, including adjusted gross income or AGI from your original Form 1040, along with any forms and schedules. It helps to have the 2023 information when ...