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1. You can get a wage and income transcript, containing the Federal tax information your employer reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA), by visiting our Get Transcript page.
2. You can also use Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return.

Where can I get 2018 W2 forms?

To order official IRS information returns such as Forms W-2 and W-3, which include a scannable Copy A for filing, go to IRS’ Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns page, or visit and click on Employer and Information returns.

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.

How to get a W2 from a company that is not around anymore?

W-2 forms are essential to have on hand for income tax filing and loan applications. If you worked for a company that is no longer operating, it’s best to still try and contact the owner of the company for your W-2. If this is not an option, you still have several resources that will provide the W-2, or information from the W-2, to you.

What can I do if my employer refuses to issue my W-2?

However, the IRS has procedures in place for taxpayers who don’t receive a W-2 for various reasons, such as when the employer no longer exists. If you don’t receive a copy of your W-2 by Jan. 31, the IRS suggests that you first try to contact your employer or someone at your old job who may be able to put you in touch with the right person.

Where can I get a subsitute for my W2?

If you only need your W-2 to prepare a tax return, you can use your last paystub to prepare a subsitute for your W-2 for tax filing purposes. IRS Form 4852 is available for free on the irs.gov website.