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[Tax Transcripts](https://help.holistiplan.com/tax-transcripts?hsLang=en) # Request IRS Transcripts in Holistiplan ## Holistiplan's IRS Transcript feature allows users to pull IRS tax transcripts directly into the platform on behalf of their clients, eliminating the need to chase down tax documents every year. Tax data arrives straight from the IRS Transcript Delivery System (TDS), authenticated and ready for tax planning. ### **Contents:** [**How the IRS Transcript Delivery Process Works**](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#howitworks) [**IRS Documents in addition to Transcripts**](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#IRSDocuments) [**FAQs**](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#FAQ) [**Troubleshooting Checklist**](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#troubleshooting) --- ### **Quick Start Checklist** Confirm all of the following are complete before requesting transcripts: - [IRS TDS Access is set up](https://help.holistiplan.com/tds-access-setup-guide?hsLang=en) - One user has a CAF number - A Form 8821 or Form 2848 has been filed with the IRS - The client has filed a tax return within the last six years --- ### **How the IRS Transcript Delivery Process Works in Holistiplan** 1. [A Firm Admin enables the feature.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step1) 2. [A CAF holder enters their CAF number.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step2) 3. [An advisor adds a Form 8821 or Form 2848 for the client.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step3) 4. [An advisor submits a transcript request.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step4) 5. [The request is sent to the designated CAF holder.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step5) 6. [The CAF holder signs in to the IRS and retrieves the transcript.](https://help.holistiplan.com/irs-transcript-delivery#step6) 7. The transcript is processed and becomes available in Holistiplan. #### **Step 1: Enable the IRS Transcript Delivery System** 1. Navigate to **Settings \>** **Features & Tools**. 2. Open the **Tax** section. 3. Enable **IRS Transcript Delivery System**. ![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-07-01%20at%208%E2%80%AF-07-06@2x-png.png?width=605&height=268&name=CleanShot%202026-07-01%20at%208%E2%80%AF-07-06@2x-png.png) #### **Step 2: Enable the IRS Integration** 1. Navigate to **Settings \> Security \> Integrations** 2. Locate the **IRS Transcript Delivery System** integration. 3. If the status is Disabled, change it to **Enabled**. ![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-01-2026-04-18-44-7479-PM.png?width=537&height=379&name=image-png-Jul-01-2026-04-18-44-7479-PM.png) #### **Step 3: Add a CAF Number** The CAF holder must complete this step. 1. Click the profile icon in the upper-right corner. 2. Select **Account**. 3. Locate the **CAF Number** field. ![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-12-02-4871-PM.png?width=367&height=169&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-12-02-4871-PM.png) 4. Enter CAF number. 5. Click **Save**. **Important:** A valid CAF number is required before transcripts can be requested or retrieved. The CAF number associates IRS transcript requests with the appropriate CAF holder and allows advisors to select that person when creating authorization forms. #### **Step 4: Add an Authorization Form** Before transcripts can be requested, the client must have a filed authorization form associated with the designated CAF holder. Supported authorization forms: - Form 8821 (Tax Information Authorization) - Form 2848 (Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative) **Important:** The authorization form must already be filed with the IRS before it is added in Holistiplan. To add an authorization form: 1. Open the client household.![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-25-00-3062-PM.png?width=216&height=380&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-25-00-3062-PM.png) 2. Navigate to **Details**. 3. Locate **Transcript Auths**. 4. Click **Add Filed Authorization Form**. 5. Select either Form 8821 or Form 2848. 6. Select the CAF holder. 7. Select the client. 8. Enter the client's Social Security Number. 9. Select the applicable tax years. 10. Select the transcript types to retrieve. 11. Click **Save**. If "Request Transcript via IRS" is unavailable, verify that an active Form 8821 or Form 2848 has been added for the client. ![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-20-51-7012-PM.png?width=670&height=128&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-20-51-7012-PM.png) #### **Step 5: Request IRS Transcripts** ![](https://help.holistiplan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-27-54-9746-PM.png?width=211&height=298&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-05-27-54-9746-PM.png)Once an active authorization form exists: 1. Navigate to **Returns & Transcripts**. 2. Click **Request Transcript via IRS**. 3. Select the client. 4. Select the tax year. 5. Choose whether to request the transcript immediately or schedule retrieval for a future year. 6. Click **Request**. The request will be routed to the designated CAF holder for retrieval. ###### **Supported Tax Years** - Transcript retrieval is currently available for tax years dating back to 2018. - Future transcript requests may be scheduled for supported future tax years as they become available. #### **Step 6: Retrieve Pending Transcript Requests** After a transcript request is submitted, the designated CAF holder must retrieve the transcript from the IRS. The CAF holder can: - View pending requests - Sign in to the IRS - Retrieve transcripts - Edit requests - Delete requests To retrieve transcripts: 1. Navigate to **Tools & Resources \> IRS Transcript Requests**. 2. Review any pending requests. 3. Sign in using your IRS Tax Pro Account credentials when prompted. 4. Complete the retrieval process. **Important:** Only the designated CAF holder can complete IRS authentication and transcript retrieval. After retrieval is completed and processing finishes, transcripts become available within Holistiplan. --- ### **Returns & Transcripts** Return Transcript data is processed into a Tax Report and can be accessed from the client's Returns & Transcripts page. --- ### **IRS Documents** Additional transcript documents may be available under IRS Documents, including: - Wage & Income Transcripts - Account Transcripts - Record of Account Transcripts - Other IRS transcript documents returned by the IRS --- ### **Frequently Asked Questions** #### **Why is "Request Transcript via IRS" disabled?** This usually means the client does not have an active authorization form. Verify that a Form 8821 or Form 2848 has been added under: *Details \> Transcript Auths* #### **Why don't I see the IRS sign-in option?** The IRS sign-in option does not appear immediately after enabling the integration. Before the IRS sign-in option becomes available: 1. Enable the IRS Transcript Delivery System. 2. Enable the IRS Integration. 3. Enter a CAF number. 4. Add an authorization form. 5. Submit a transcript request. Only after a transcript request exists will the CAF holder be able to retrieve transcripts from the IRS. #### **Why can't I request transcripts for a client?** It's possible something isn't set up correctly. Verify that: - The IRS Transcript Delivery System is enabled. - The IRS Integration is enabled. - A valid CAF number has been entered. - The client has an active Form 8821 or Form 2848. - The authorization form was saved successfully. #### **Which authorization forms are supported?** The IRS Transcript Delivery System currently supports: - Form 8821 - Form 2848 #### **Who needs to sign in to the IRS?** Only the designated CAF holder can sign in to the IRS and retrieve transcripts. Other advisors may create requests, but they cannot complete transcript retrieval unless they are also the designated CAF holder. #### **Can pending requests be edited or deleted?** Yes. Pending requests may be edited or deleted before retrieval is completed. --- ### **Troubleshooting Checklist** If transcript requests are not working as expected, verify the following: - IRS Transcript Delivery System is enabled. - IRS Integration is enabled. - A valid CAF number has been entered. - The client has an active Form 8821 or Form 2848. - The authorization form was saved successfully. - A transcript request has been submitted. - The designated CAF holder is attempting retrieval. - The CAF holder has access to the IRS Tax Pro Account and TDS. #### **Need Additional Help?** Contact Holistiplan Support if: - Requests fail after all setup steps have been completed. - The IRS login option never appears despite all steps above being completed. - Authorization forms appear active, but requests remain unavailable. - Scheduled requests are not processing correctly. - Unexpected authentication or transcript retrieval errors occur. - [Getting Started at Holistiplan - 101](https://help.holistiplan.com/getting-started-at-holistiplan-101?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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