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 do I do if I’m missing a W-2?

Contact the IRS If you do not receive your W-2 by Feb. 14, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. When you call, you must provide your name, address, Social Security number, phone number and have the following information: Employer’s name, address and phone number.

When do you get Your Form W-2 from the IRS?

IRS Can Help Taxpayers Get Form W-2. Most taxpayers got their Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, by the end of January. Taxpayers need their W-2s to file an accurate tax returns, as the form shows an employee’s income and taxes withheld for the year. Taxpayers who haven’t received their W-2 by the end of February should: Contact their Employer.

Where can I get a copy of my W2?

Employers first send the form to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which transmits the federal information to the IRS. If you need copies of old W-2s, the easiest way to get them is through the SSA. However, you also can request copies of your tax return from the IRS, which will include any W-2s you filed. [1]

What to do if you are missing your W-2 from the IRS?

Contact your employer. Sometimes, W-2 forms from employers are not sent, or they get lost in the mail. If you’re missing your W-2, contact your employer before contacting the IRS. Employers have until January 31 of the year taxes will be filed to send a W-2 to employees.

Do you need a transcript for Form W-2?

This transcript doesn’t include any state or local tax information reported by your employer to SSA on Form W-2. If you e-filed your tax return or you didn’t attach your Form W-2 to your paper return, then use one of the transcript options above.