If you cannot get a copy of your W-2 or 1099, you can still file taxes by filling out Form 4852, “Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.” This form requests information about your wages and taxes that were withheld. It may be helpful to have documentation, such as a final pay stub, available to complete it.

How do I replace my tax documents?

You can request a free transcript of previous years’ tax returns (the current tax year’s as well as your returns for the previous three tax years) from the IRS by mailing Form 4506 or 4506-T, by using the Service’s online “Order a Transcript” system () or by phoning the …

How do I get a new tax reissue?

If you lost your IRS refund check (or failed to cash it in before the 1-year expiration date), call the IRS at 1-800-829-1954 to initiate a refund trace. The Bureau of Fiscal Service may need to review your claim before they can re-issue your IRS refund check, which can take up to 6 weeks to complete.

Where can I get copies of my tax forms?

If you file your taxes by paper, you’ll need copies of some forms, instructions, and worksheets. Get the current filing year’s forms, instructions, and publications for free from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

What should I do if I lost my tax documents?

Organizations, such as Goodwill, that accept non-cash donations generally don’t replace receipts when those documents are lost lost or stolen. If the market value of the donated items is less than $500, you should be fine under most circumstances by itemizing the items in the appropriate schedule.

Is it human to make a mistake on a tax form?

It’s human to make an error. Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) isn’t so forgiving of tax filers’ mistakes, including incomplete forms and missing documents.

Are there any Section 508 accessible tax forms?

The IRS provides many forms and publications in accessible formats. This includes Section 508 accessible PDFs and Braille or text forms. They also have forms for prior tax years.