Asked by: Akli Boekhorst
Asked in category: personal finance, student financial aid
Last Updated: 2nd Jul 2024

What is data retrieving software?

By transferring data from federal income tax returns, applicants can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to prefill some questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This will save time and help the family complete the FAFSA.



What is a data retrieval instrument?

Parents and students who have filed a U.S. tax return with IRS (IRS) can access the IRS Tax Return Information (IRS RT) and then transfer the data to their FAFSA.

You may also wonder, "Where can I find the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?" Follow these steps to use the Data Retrieval tool:

  1. Go to www.fafsa.gov and click the aStart Herea link.
  2. Log in with your FSA ID
  3. Click the aContinuea and aMake a correctiona buttons.
  4. Click the tab "Financial Information", at the top of this page.

What are the best ways to retrieve data?

To retrieve the data desired, the user must present a set criteria through a query. The Database Management System (DBMS), software that manages databases, then selects the data required from the database. The data can be saved in a file or printed.

Does the IRS Data Retrieval Tool work?

To make the IRS DRT work correctly, you will need to enter all your information (including address) exactly as it appeared on your tax returns. You may experience delays in processing due to the fact that your federal tax returns indicated a balance.