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Form 15080-JA: 15080 (ja)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 is a consent document that authorizes the IRS to share a taxpayer’s return information with VITA/TCE sites. If no period is set, the consent lasts one year from the signature, and it may remain valid until 2027‑11‑30.
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IRS Form 15080-JA - 15080 (ja)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15080 is a consent document that authorizes the IRS to share a taxpayer’s return information with VITA/TCE sites. If no period is set, the consent lasts one year from the signature, and it may remain valid until 2027‑11‑30.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Signing the form grants consent for up to one year (or until 2027‑11‑30) and cannot be withdrawn later.
- 2Leaving the consent period blank when you intended a shorter term, causing a default one‑year validity.
- 3Signing the form without truly agreeing to share your tax information, thereby granting unintended consent.
- 4Entering an expiration date later than 2027‑11‑30, which exceeds the maximum allowed consent period.
- 5Failing to include the required signature and date for the primary taxpayer, making the consent incomplete.
Plain English
Form 15080 lets a taxpayer agree to let the IRS give their tax‑return data to volunteer income‑tax assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites. The taxpayer can set how long the consent lasts, otherwise it runs for one year from signing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-10-28 22:12:19
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when a taxpayer wants to give consent for the IRS to share their tax return information with VITA/TCE volunteer sites, including future‑year Global Carry Forward through TaxSlayer.
- Do not use it when the taxpayer does not wish to disclose any return information or wants to limit the disclosure period or scope beyond what the form permits.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer wishes to set a specific consent period shorter than the default one‑year
The form allows the taxpayer to specify an expiration date for the disclosure
✓ Ensure the expiration date is entered correctly
Taxpayer decides not to grant any disclosure of return information
The form includes an option to refuse consent, which must be indicated
✓ Confirm that the consent box is left unchecked or a refusal statement is provided
Taxpayer wants a physical copy of the signed consent for their records
The form states the taxpayer is entitled to receive one copy of the signed document
✓ Verify the request for a copy is noted on the form
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Consent period field
Specified end date or blank · Form text describing one‑year default if blank
Expiration date clause
Fixed date 2027‑11‑30 · Sentence stating consent is valid until that date
Primary taxpayer signature line
Handwritten signature and date · Signature block on the form
Secondary taxpayer signature line
Handwritten signature and date (if applicable) · Signature block on the form
PIN entry authorization statement
Text authorizing preparer to enter PIN · Consent paragraph near the end
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form header shows Rev. 10‑2025.
- 2Enter a specific consent end date if you want a period shorter than one year.
- 3Ensure the end date does not exceed 2027‑11‑30.
- 4Confirm the primary taxpayer’s printed name matches the signature.
- 5Sign and date the primary taxpayer line.
- 6If a secondary taxpayer is applicable, print name and sign the secondary line.
- 7Check that the consent paragraph authorizing PIN entry is included.
- 8Retain the signed copy for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the consent period section on the form.
- 2Sign and date the primary taxpayer line.
- 3If applicable, sign and date the secondary taxpayer line.
- 4Make a copy of the signed form for your records.
- 5Submit the original form to the IRS or the VITA/TCE provider as instructed.
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot be used to limit the consent period to a date earlier than 2027‑11‑30.
- 2The form does not allow restricting the disclosure scope beyond what is described in the consent language.
- 3Signing this form as a condition for using the IRS preparation service makes the consent invalid.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 15080 (ja) is revised 10-2025 per the form header; the source does not indicate a separate latest‑information webpage and provides no change details.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10-2025 (Rev. 10-2025).
- Consent period — confirm whether a specific end date is entered; if blank, consent lasts one year from signature.
- Signature — confirm both primary and secondary taxpayer signatures are present with dates.
- Consent expiration — confirm the consent does not extend beyond 2027-11-30.
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After you file
- 1Store the signed form in a safe place for at least three years.
- 2Keep the copy separate from other tax documents to protect personal data.
- 3If you receive a notice that the consent was invalid, contact the IRS at 1‑800‑366‑4484.
- 4Update the consent form before the next filing season if you wish to change the period.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — revision date reads Rev. 10-2025.
- SRCForm p.1 — consent defaults to one year from signature if no period is specified.
- SRCForm p.1 — consent is valid until 2027-11-30.
- SRCForm p.1 — primary and secondary taxpayer signature lines are required with dates.
- SRCForm p.1 — PIN entry authorization statement is included in the consent paragraph.
- SRCForm p.1 — limitation clause states taxpayer cannot limit consent period earlier than 2027-11-30.
Common confusion points
Do I need to write a date for the consent period?
The form defaults to one year if left blank, which many overlook.
→ Verify whether an end date is entered; if blank, confirm one‑year default applies.
Can I set the consent to end before 2027‑11‑30?
The consent language states you cannot limit it to an earlier date.
→ Ensure no earlier end date is written; otherwise the consent is rejected.
Is my signature on this form enough to give permission for the preparer to enter my PIN?
The consent paragraph explicitly authorizes PIN entry.
→ Confirm the paragraph is signed and dated.
Do I need to fill out this form to use VITA/TCE services?
The form states it is not required to use the service.
→ Proceed without the form if you do not wish to consent.
What happens if I sign but also limit the disclosure scope?
The form says any attempt to limit scope beyond the listed information results in refusal.
→ Do not add any additional limitation language.
Will the consent remain valid after one year without a specified date?
The default period is one year from the signature.
→ Check the signature date and calculate the one‑year expiry.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 15080 – contact TIGTA at 1‑800‑366‑4484 to report unauthorized disclosure.
Questions about IRS Form 15080-JA
What is IRS Form 15080-JA used for?
Form 15080 lets a taxpayer agree to let the IRS give their tax‑return data to volunteer income‑tax assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites. The taxpayer can set how long the consent lasts, otherwise it runs for one year from signing.
Who must file IRS Form 15080-JA?
Taxpayers (the primary and, if applicable, secondary taxpayer) must complete the form.
What information does IRS Form 15080-JA require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, address, birth date, phone number, Social Security number, filing status, occupation, employer’s name and address, income, deductions, refund amounts, and dependent details, plus signatures and dates.
How do I complete IRS Form 15080-JA?
First, the taxpayer reads the disclosure terms and decides whether to grant consent. If consent is given, the taxpayer may specify an expiration date; if none is entered, the consent automatically lasts one year from the signing date. The taxpayer then signs and dates the form in the primary (and, if applicable, secondary) taxpayer sections and retains a copy for their records.
Do I need to write a date for the consent period?
The form defaults to one year if left blank, which many overlook. Verify whether an end date is entered; if blank, confirm one‑year default applies.
Can I set the consent to end before 2027‑11‑30?
The consent language states you cannot limit it to an earlier date. Ensure no earlier end date is written; otherwise the consent is rejected.
Is my signature on this form enough to give permission for the preparer to enter my PIN?
The consent paragraph explicitly authorizes PIN entry. Confirm the paragraph is signed and dated.
Do I need to fill out this form to use VITA/TCE services?
The form states it is not required to use the service. Proceed without the form if you do not wish to consent.
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