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

userthm4280
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itonewbie
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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).

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itonewbie
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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).

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abctax55
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A copy can be requested directly from the IRS. 

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

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itonewbie
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Was going to give the OP benefit of the doubt but guess not. :innocent::innocent:
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abctax55
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You could be right....we will see, when/IF the OP returns.
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Skylane
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I'm going with IRS option.............  who would ever bother to save copies or back up a computer?
If at first you don’t succeed…..find a workaround
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abctax55
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Bruce...you forgot the  /s
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itonewbie
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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  Computers and hard disks are so reliable these days, backup is such an outdated thing to do :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
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abctax55
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Yep...I stopped wasting my time doing backups years ago, right after cancelling my Carbonite subscription :joy::joy:
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