Fax Guides
How to Fax Any Agency — the Right Number, the First Time
Sourced fax-number directories and step-by-step guides for the IRS, the VA, USCIS, courts, insurers and more. Free for small documents — and get your own number so the reply reaches you.
IRS & Tax
US Fax Number From Abroad
Living, working, or filing outside the US? Your FaxTerra number is a US or Canadian number you can use from any country — fax the IRS, USCIS, banks, and more, and get the replies in your inbox.
Fax IRS Form SS-4
The online EIN tool not working? Can't use it from outside the US? Fax your SS-4 and get your EIN in 4 business days — free, no fax machine needed.
Fax IRS Form 8821
Authorize a tax professional to access your IRS tax information. Fax Form 8821 directly to the IRS — free and instant.
Fax IRS Form 2848
Authorize a tax professional to represent you before the IRS. Fax Form 2848 directly to the IRS CAF Unit — free and instant.
Fax IRS Form 4506-T
Need a tax return transcript for a mortgage, loan, or FAFSA? Fax Form 4506-T to the IRS — free and instant.
Fax a W-9 Form
Client needs your W-9? Fax it securely in under 2 minutes — free, no account needed.
Receive a Fax from the IRS
Don't have a fax machine? You don't need one. Get a fax number in 30 seconds and receive IRS documents directly to your email.
IRS Letter 147C — EIN Verification
Lost your CP 575? Bank needs EIN verification? Call the IRS, provide a fax number, and receive your 147C letter in minutes — not 4-6 weeks by mail.
IRS CP 575 Notice — EIN Confirmation
The CP 575 is issued once and never reissued. If you lost it, the IRS can fax you a Letter 147C replacement in minutes. Here's how.
Fax IRS Form 5472
Foreign-owned single-member LLC? Form 5472 must be filed by fax or mail — e-filing is not an option. Fax it free and get delivery confirmation as proof.
Fax IRS Form 2553
Deadline approaching? Fax your S-Corp election to the IRS and get delivery confirmation as proof of timely filing. Free, no fax machine needed.
Fax IRS Form 8802
Need Form 6166 to claim tax treaty benefits abroad? Submit Form 8802 by fax after paying on Pay.gov. Here's the complete process.
IRS Fax Numbers Directory
Find the right IRS fax number for your form. Then send it right from this page — free for up to 10 pages.
EIN for Non-US Residents
The IRS online EIN tool requires a US SSN or ITIN. If you don't have one, fax your SS-4 from anywhere in the world and get your EIN in 4 business days.
IRS Fax Proof of Filing
You faxed a form to the IRS. Is your transmission report enough to prove timely filing? Here's what IRC Section 7502 says — and how to protect yourself.
Fax IRS Form 8809
Missing the January 31 deadline for information returns? Fax Form 8809 to request an automatic 30-day extension — free, no fax machine needed.
Fax IRS Form 8806
Acquisition of control or substantial change in capital structure? Form 8806 can only be submitted by fax — the IRS discontinued mail submissions in July 2022.
Can I Fax My Tax Return to the IRS?
The IRS does not accept 1040s, 1120s, 1065s, or other tax returns by fax. But certain elections, authorizations, and specialized forms must or can be filed by fax — with specific fax numbers.
How to Fax the IRS
The IRS uses fax for specific forms, elections, and authorizations — but not for tax returns. This guide covers every form you can fax, the numbers, and how to receive faxes from the IRS.
Fax the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency)
Need to fax documents to the Canada Revenue Agency? Send them online from your phone or computer — no fax machine, no phone line. Free for your first pages each month, with delivery confirmation for your records.
Government & Benefits
Fax Government Forms
Submit government forms by fax — IRS, Social Security, USCIS, VA, and state agencies. Free, fast, and reliable.
Fax the VA
Send your claim to the right VA or DFAS fax line, and get your own number so their reply reaches you — not a shared machine. Free for small documents, no fax machine needed.
Fax a USCIS RFE Response
Responding to a Request for Evidence? USCIS accepts fax for specific case actions. Send to the number on your notice, and get a US number so they can reach you back — from any country.