Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool

The best way to verify income is by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool that is part of FAFSA on the Web. 如果你, and/or your parent(s) have not already used the Data Retrieval Tool, please follow the steps below:

  1. FAFSA网站 and log into the your FAFSA record
  2. Select Make FAFSA Corrections, and navigate to the Financial Information section of the form.
  3. Follow the on screen instructions to determine if you are eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer IRS income tax information onto your FAFSA.
  4. Once you are connected to the IRS website, you will want to review your tax information for accuracy. 打勾到 转移 Tax information into the FAFSA 并选择 现在转移. You will then be returned to the FAFSA网站, and the data transfer has been completed!
  5. After successfully 转移ring your IRS Data to your FAFSA make sure you sign your FAFSA with your FSA ID and 提交 your updated/corrected FAFSA for processing.