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Official records of your past tax filings and payments directly from the IRS. Lenders require these to verify income, confirm tax compliance, and spot delinquencies.
As part of due diligence for a 7(a) loan, you and the seller will need to provide IRS transcripts (Form 4506-T). These are critical for lenders to cross-reference with provided tax returns, ensuring accuracy and identifying any undisclosed tax delinquencies.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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