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How can I get a copy of my W-2 from 2017?

Writer Nathan Sanders

If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.

Can you get another W-2 if lost?

The IRS advises you to reach out if you haven’t received the form by February 14. You should also contact your employer and ask them to issue you a W-2, or replace the one you lost. If you get a W-2 after the tax deadline you can file an amended return. You can contact the IRS about missing W2s at 800-829-1040.

How can I get my 2017 W-2 online for free?

You can get a free Wage and Income transcript from the IRS by completing a Form 4506-T – however it will not have the State information on it.

What to do if you do not receive Form W-2?

If you do not receive Form W-2 by early February or misplace it before filing your tax return, the first thing to do is ask your employer for another copy. There may be a fee for this, especially if your employer uses a payroll tax service.

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.

Is there a way to request a duplicate W-2?

Employees are responsible for reporting their wages and income tax withholdings on their federal and state income tax returns, and W-2 forms provide this information. Sometimes, W-2 forms are lost, misplaced, or never received. When this happens, employees must know how to request duplicate W-2 forms.

Who is responsible for delivering the W-2 form?

Although a government form, employers complete the W-2 and are responsible for delivering the form to employees. Employees are responsible for reporting their wages and income tax withholdings on their federal and state income tax returns, and W-2 forms provide this information.