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This is the annual filing to the IRS reporting your individual income, deductions, and tax liability. Lenders require these to assess your personal financial health and repayment capacity.
You, and any co-borrowers or guarantors, will need to provide at least three years of personal tax returns (Form 1040s) for your SBA loan application. Lenders use these, along with IRS transcripts (4506-T), to verify your income, liabilities, and overall creditworthiness.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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