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IRS Document Upload Tool

You can upload documents to the IRS to respond to an IRS notice or letter. You can also request the notice or letter be transcribed to an alternative media format. Don’t submit tax returns through this tool, we cannot process them.

What you need

  • An access code (if provided) or the notice or letter number or title
  • The first and last name or business name on the notice or letter
  • Social Security, individual taxpayer identification or employer identification number

Note: It could take up to 15 days to convert it to your preferred format and mail it back to you. Large files may take longer. Audio, eBraille and Plain Text formats will be placed on a flash drive. Braille and large print will be printed.

Use the Document Upload Tool

What you need to request an alternative media format through this tool

  • The IRS tax product, notice or letter in a digital format
  • The preferred formats available are audio (for notices only), Braille, e-Braille, large print or plaint text (.txt) formats.

Note: Allow approximately 15 days for the Alternative media Center to convert your request to your preferred format and mail it to you. Large files may take longer. Audio, e-Braille and plain text(.txt) files will be provided on a USB flash drive while Braille and large print materials will be provided as printed copies.

For more information see Accessibility.

How it works

The IRS Document Upload Tool is a secure, easy and fast way to send information to the IRS. You can use the tool to:

  • Upload scans, photos, or digital copies of documents as JPGs, PNGs or PDFs
  • Get confirmation that we received your documents

If you don’t have an access code

You can enter the notice or letter number. Selecting the wrong notice or letter from the drop-down menu could cause delays.

Verify it's the IRS

If you receive a notice with a link, carefully check it. It should include “https” and “irs.gov.” For example: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-notice-or-letter.

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