Parent Declaration That a Federal Income Tax Form Will Not Be Filed 2025-2026

Sep 19, 2026

Parent declaration for 2025–2026 confirming that no federal income tax return will be filed for the specified student year. Requires student and parent identification details and documentation: an IRS Verification of Non-Filing (VNF) letter dated on/after Oct 1, 2023, or acceptable IRS proof such as Form 4506-T with box 7 and clear transcript messages. Includes sections for listing all 2023 income sources with attached evidence. Requires certification signatures and includes federal warning about false statements.

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Student Information

IRS Verification of Non-Filing (VNF) Letter

Income Sources for 2023

Certification and Signature

PARENT DECLARATION THAT A FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORM WILL NOT BE FILED 2025-2026 Student Information Name ID \# The Department of Education requires that independent students and parents of dependent students, who have not filed a tax return, provide a Verification of Non-Filing (VNF) letter from the IRS dated on or after dated on or after October 1, 2023. You can get this by sending IRS Form 4506-T and checking box 7. Also acceptable is some other IRS document that clearly states the IRS does not have a tax record for the year, such as a return transcript with the message “no record of return filed” or “no transcript on file.” Messages that aren’t as clear, such as “could not be processed,” are not acceptable alternatives. I am providing a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS with this form. I have attempted but was unable to get a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS. Date Requested: / / If you are unable to get a VNF letter from the IRS please provide proof that it was requested. Form 4506-T states that most requests are processed within 10 business days, so at least that amount of time should elapse before submitting this form. I (we) will not file, and am (are) not required to file a federal tax return (includes the 2023 IRS Form 1040, Telefile worksheet, a tax return from Puerto Rico or a foreign income tax return) . List below all sources of income for 2023 and attach documentation of that income: Please complete all sections. If the amount received is zero dollars, enter $0 | SOURCE | AMOUNT Mother/ Stepmother | AMOUNT Father/ Stepfather | TOTAL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Earnings from Work | $ | $ | $ | | Social Security Benefits | $ | $ | $ | | Other: | $ | $ | $ | | | $ | $ | $ | | TOTAL | | | $ | Certification and Signature I hereby certify that all information contained in this declaration is correct and complete. WARNING: According to Federal Laws, if you purposely give false or misleading information on this worksheet, you may be fined, be sentenced to jail, or both. Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date

FAQs

What IRS documentation is required if the parent does not file a federal tax return?

Provide an IRS Verification of Non-Filing (VNF) letter dated on or after October 1, 2023, or acceptable proof such as IRS Form 4506-T with box 7 and clear return transcript messages indicating no record.

If the parent cannot obtain a VNF letter, what should be provided?

Provide proof that a VNF letter was requested. Since most Form 4506-T requests are processed within 10 business days, that time should elapse before submitting the declaration form.

What income information must be listed for 2023?

List all sources of income for 2023 (for both mother/stepmother and father/stepfather) and attach documentation. If an amount is zero, enter $0 in the applicable fields.

Sep 19, 2026

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