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Parents who filed separate tax returns, a foreign tax return, or U.S. territory return should submit documents from one of the options below.\u003Cbr>How to use the IRS DRT:\u003Cbr>1. Log in at [fafsa.gov](fafsa.gov)\u003Cbr>2. Go to the Financial Information section on your FAFSA. You will complete a series of questions and then click “Link to IRS”.\u003Cbr>3. You will be transferred to the IRS website; there you will enter the requested information.\u003Cbr>4. Once the IRS has validated your identification, you can transfer your information to your FAFSA by selecting Transfer Now.\u003Cbr>□ The IRS data transfer was successfully completed on  (date)\u003Cbr>If you are unable or chose not to use the IRS DRT, please submit a signed copy of one of the following:\u003Cbr>□ Signed copy of your 2018 IRS Federal Tax Return (Form 1040 and all schedules) . Do not submit state or local tax returns.\u003Cbr>□\u003Cbr>Copy of your 2018 IRS Federal Tax Return Transcript, which can be requested at:\u003Cbr>[https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript).\u003Cbr>□\u003Cbr>Signed copy of your 2018 tax forms from Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands\u003Cbr>□ Signed copy of your 2018 tax form from a foreign country. Translate all documents to English (if applicable) and convert all foreign currency to U.S. Dollars. |\n| SIGNATURE |\n| By signing you are certifying that all the information reported on this form is complete and correct.\u003Cbr>PLEASE DO NOT SIGN ELECTRONICALLY.\u003Cbr>Parent Signature Date |","cbCaim4CT3aALL1L","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim4CT3aALL1L","pdf",304560,9,"English","# IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions\n## Alternative Documentation Options\n## Certification and Signature","[{\"question\":\"How can I transfer my tax information to my FAFSA?\",\"answer\":\"Log in to fafsa.gov, navigate to the Financial Information section, answer the required questions, and click the \\\"Link to IRS\\\" button to transfer your tax data.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I do if I cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?\",\"answer\":\"You must submit a signed copy of your 2018 IRS Federal Tax Return (Form 1040) or a copy of your 2018 IRS Federal Tax Return Transcript.\"},{\"question\":\"Can I sign this form electronically?\",\"answer\":\"No, the form explicitly states that you must not sign the document electronically.\"}]","2020-2021 Parent Tax Filer Form | PDF",1789801279]