What to do if you do not get a W-2 from a previous employer?
William Burgess File without a W-2: If you do not expect to receive a W-2 from your previous employer — if, for instance, they are no longer in business — you can submit Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with your tax return in place of a W-2.
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.
Do you need two W-2’s to file your taxes?
If you have a second job, or multiple jobs, you need to have all of your W-2 forms before you prepare and file your taxes. Not only do you need to attach a W-2 form from each of your employers, but you also need the information from all of them to properly fill in your tax forms.
How to contact the IRS for form W2?
Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days.
What do you need to know about the W-2 form?
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: Contact your Employer. Ask your employer (or former employer) for a copy.
Where can I get a copy of my W-2?
You can use the Form 4852 in the event that your employer doesn’t provide you with the corrected Form W-2 in time to file your tax return. Depending on the time of year, the IRS may have federal wage information in the form of a wage transcript. See Topic 159 for more information on how to get a transcript of W-2 information.
What is the penalty for not providing a W-2 form?
The employer is subject to a penalty of between $30 and $260 per W-2 form not provided in a timely and appropriate manner; the amount of the penalty varies depending on if and when the form is eventually provided.
