ProConnect does not support Form 4506 or 4506-T for any business return, only the Individual (Form 1040) return.
To generate the 4506:
- From the Input Return tab, go to Miscellaneous Forms ⮕ Transcript of Tax Ret (4506, 4506-T).
- Select Request for Copy of Tax Return (4506).
- Make an entry for at least one tax period under the Tax Period Requested (date period ended MM/DD/YYYY) (MANDATORY) input section by inputting the date the tax period ended in the 1st period (e.g., 12/31/2022) input and any subsequent inputs for more tax periods. The 4506 form supports up to eight tax periods.
- Make any other applicable inputs on this screen.
- Make sure you check the box Signatory read the attestation clause and has the authority to sign the Form 4506 or a diagnostic will be triggered.
To generate the 4506-T:
- From the Input Return tab, go to Miscellaneous Forms ⮕ Transcript of Tax Ret (4506, 4506-T).
- Select Request for Transcript of Tax Return (4506-T).
- Make an entry for at least one tax period under the Tax Period Requested (date period ended MM/DD/YYYY) (MANDATORY) input section by inputting the date the tax period ended in the 1st period (e.g., 12/31/2022) input and any subsequent inputs for more tax periods. The 4506-T form supports up to four tax periods.
- Make any other applicable inputs on this screen.
- Make sure you check the box Signatory read the attestation clause and has the authority to sign the Form 4506-T or a diagnostic will be triggered.
The 4506 and 4506-T are not included with the e-file, they must be filed separately via paper file.
Getting a transcript online is faster for most people. For more information, see the IRS Get Your Tax Record webpage.
