How can I track my W-2 in the mail?
John Peck 
Tracking Down a Lost W-2
- Contact your employer. Ask whether and when the W-2 was mailed.
- Contact the IRS. If you do not receive your W-2 by February 16, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040.
- File your return.
- Amend your return.
Why haven’t I received my W-2 in the mail?
If you haven’t received your W-2, follow these four steps: Contact your employer If you have not received your W-2, contact your employer to inquire if and when the W-2 was mailed. Contact the IRS If you do not receive your W-2 by February 14th, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040.
What happens if W-2 is late?
**Penalties: According to LegalZoom, the IRS can assign a penalty of $30 per W-2 if the company is no more than 30 days late, with the maximum fine totaling $250,000. However, if the employer is more than 30 days late, the IRS can charge $100 per W-2 with the maximum being $1.5 million.
How can I track down my old W-2?
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.
What happens if you get a W-2 but not a refund?
When you receive W-2s or 1099s reporting income, the IRS gets copies, too. If the numbers you report and the information the IRS receives don’t match up, your refund may be delayed while the IRS figures out how to reconcile the discrepancy.
When do you need to worry about your tax return?
That time frame can expand significantly – to two months or more – if you file a paper return and request a paper check. The process can take longer if there are mistakes on your return, if the income you reported doesn’t match up with the W-2s or 1099s the IRS received for you, or if your return was affected by recent tax law changes.
What happens when you get a tax refund in the mail?
But for those anxiously awaiting a check in the mail or a sum deposited directly into their bank account, the wait can be fraught with worry. After all, a delayed refund can mean more than waiting a few extra days for your cash – it can signal problems with your return.
