My computer crash. What is the easiest way to get a copy of a 2015 return?

[itonewbie · Accepted solution]

I hope you have regular backup of your data somewhere.  That would be the easiest and only way to get a copy of any return back (assuming you are referring to a softcopy).

[abctax55]

A copy can be requested directly from the IRS. 

I suspect you are asking about just one return (yours), not all of your clients?

[itonewbie]

Was going to give the OP benefit of the doubt but guess not. :innocent:

[abctax55]

You could be right....we will see, when/IF the OP returns.

[Skylane]

I'm going with IRS option.............  who would ever bother to save copies or back up a computer?

[abctax55]

Bruce...you forgot the  /s

[itonewbie]

I think both of you are right.  Computers and hard disks are so reliable these days, backup is such an outdated thing to do :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

[abctax55]

Yep...I stopped wasting my time doing backups years ago, right after cancelling my Carbonite subscription :joy: