If you lost your W-2, your first step is to contact your employer to have another one reissued. In the event that you are unable to retrieve a new copy or your employer is unresponsive, you should contact the IRS directly to request their assistance. If you need to file taxes before you are reissued a copy, then you can use IRS Form 4852 to file.

Where can I get Form W-2 for 2018?

Please see IRS Tax Tip 2018-30, February 27, 2018, IRS Can Help Taxpayers Get Form W-2 for updated information. If you worked as an employee last year, your employer must give you a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.

When do employers have to send out W2’s?

Employers are required to send your W2 by February 2, so check your mail or email daily during this time. If you don’t receive your W2 by February 14, contact your employer right away to ensure they sent it to the correct address. Reviewing your W2 early will allow you enough time to address any concerns and correct mistakes.

Where can I find a copy of my W2?

TurboTax does not have a copy of your W-2—the Wage & Tax Statement—issued to you by your employer, (nor does TurboTax have copies of your 1099’s). You should always save those documents for your own records.

Where does my income come from on my W2?

Your income may come from sources other than employer wages, such as dividends, unemployment compensation or Social Security benefits. These and other income sources are documented on the Form 1099 series, such as 1099-DIV (dividends), 1099-G (unemployment) and Form SSA-1099 (Social Security).

Where can I get a copy of my current year W-2?

The quickest way to obtain a copy of your current year Form W-2 is through your employer. Your employer first submits Form W-2 to SSA; after SSA processes it, they transmit the federal tax information to the IRS.

What do you need to know about the W-2 form?

If you worked as an employee last year, your employer must give you a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. This form shows the amount of wages you received for the year and the taxes withheld from those wages. It’s important that you use this form to help make sure you file a complete and accurate tax return.

Where can I get a copy of my W-2 form?

You should first ask your employer to give you a copy of your W-2. You’ll also need this form from any former employer you worked for during the year. If employers send the form to you, be sure they have your correct address. Contact the IRS.

Why was my W-2 lost in the mail?

One major hitch: Your W-2 lost its way. In most cases, your tax forms will arrive in the mail by the end of January—but we all know things happen. You may have changed address, your employer may have had an internal processing error, and the Post Office may have simply misplaced the item.

What happens if you lost your W-2 or lost your 1099?

If you have a lost W-2, a missing 1099 or can’t locate any of the other documents needed to prepare a return, it can lead to frustration and delay in filing your return as well as possible penalties for filing an incomplete return.

What to do if your tax return has been lost?

Fortunately, if a prior return has been lost or destroyed, you can get a copy from the IRS. The IRS has an online “Get Transcript” tool on IRS.gov that lets you download or receive by email or mail transcripts of your prior return.