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How to Request IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter

IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter

An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Tax Form 1040 or 1040EZ for the year requested. A non-filer is someone who was not required to file an income tax return with the IRS. Income tax non-filers have three options to request an IRS Verification of Non-filing for the requested tax year, free of charge, from the IRS.               

  1. Online
  2. Automated Telephone Request
  3. Mail-in form

Requested Tax Year:

  • 2025-2026 academic year - fall 2025, spring 2026, summer 2026
    • uses tax information from 2023
  • 2026-2027 academic year - fall 2026, spring 2027, summer 2027
    • uses tax information from 2024

Note: If you typically would have filed a Puerto Rican or Foreign Income Tax Return, you must submit appropriate non-filing documentation from a relevant tax authority.

You can submit an online request on the IRS Website.

Note: This is typically not available if you have never filed taxes before in prior years. If this is the case, please use the paper request process detailed below.

  • Click on, Get your tax records and transcripts.
  • Click, Sign into your online account. (If at any point, you cannot validate your identity, for example, you cannot provide a photo of a government ID or you lack access to a mobile phone, you may use, Get Transcript by Mail, see below)
  • Follow instructions for creating an account or log in.
  • Select, Verification of Non-filing Letter, and in the Tax Year field, select the requested tax year. 
  • Submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter to Minot State; make sure to include the student’s name and Minot State ID number on the letter.

  • Be able to provide your social security number and address.
  • Follow automated instructions.
  • In 5-10 business days, you will be mailed an IRS non-filing letter.
  • Submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter to Minot State. Make sure to include the student’s name and Minot State ID number on the letter.

  • Download IRS Form 4506-T
  • Complete lines 1 – 4, follow the instructions on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
    • Line 3: enter the non-filer’s street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS.
      • Problems entering your street address? See below.
  • Line 5: Customer file number – enter the student’s seven-digit MSU Student ID#.
  • Line 6: Enter tax form number 1040.
  • Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right-hand side for Verification of Non-filing.
  • Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter the last day of the requested tax year, "12/31/20__".
  • Mark the box “Signatory attests…”
  • The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. 
  • Mail the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the address provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
  • If the 4506-T information is successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided on their request within 10 business days.
  • Submit the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter to Minot State. Make sure to include the student’s name and Minot State ID number on the letter.

How to submit your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter to Minot State:

Use one of these options.

  • SUBMIT ONLINE using our SECURE FILEDROP
  • SECURE FAX (701) 858-4310
  • IN PERSON at Minot State University, Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Minot State Financial Aid Office
  • MAIL:
    Minot State University
    Attn: Financial Aid Office
    500 University W
    Minot, ND 58707

How to Fix Address Matching Problems When Ordering Online

When entering the information into the IRS address matching system note the following:

  • The address entered must exactly match the address already on file with the IRS.
  • The address on file is typically the address on your most recent tax return.
  • Spelling out the word “street” rather than using the abbreviation “ST.” can be enough to cause an error.
  • Addresses on the IRS system are auto corrected through a post office program and may not match what you put on your tax return.

We suggest the following if you run into problems:

  • If you enter your address and it does not work, try using the standardized version of your address.
  • To get a standardized version of your address: 1) go to UPS Website 2) click, Send 3) Click, Look Up a Zip Code 4) Enter Street Address, City, State 5) Click, Find
  • If you still have problems, the UPS Help Desk can be reached toll-free at 800-275-8777, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

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