If you talk to your employer and find out someone sent your form to the wrong address, have them re-send the W-2 to your correct address immediately. If you don’t have time to wait for the new form, you can file Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.

Will my W-2 go to my old address?

The address on the W-2 makes no difference. Just enter the address in the personal information section where you receive your mail.

How do I get my W-2 If my address changed?

1. Call the employer and ask if the W-2 is available online, and how to get to it.
2. Call the employer and ask them to send you a copy to your current address, or email it to you.
3. Go to your old employer and ask for a copy from the bookkeeper or HR department.

Does address on W-2 need to match tax return?

The taxpayer will need to provide total income and withholding from their year-end pay stub. Compare the taxpayer’s address to Form W-2 address. If the address on the W-2 is different, correct the W-2 address here to match the original Form W-2. This won’t change the tax return address.

What address do you use for taxes if you moved?

If you’re talking about the “mailing address” you enter under the Personal Info tab, you should use the address of where you live “right now”, as that is the address the IRS will send any correspondence to concerning your tax return.

When do I get my W-2 form from my old job?

Your current or former employer is generally required to send you a copy of the W-2 form for the previous year by the end of January. If you’ve moved as well as changed employers, you may want to contact your old employer in advance to update your address. In some cases, the form might be mailed or hand-delivered to you.

When do I Send my W2 to my new address?

You should have notified your former employer (s) of your new address when you moved. Since you did not do so prior to January 31st of this year, your former employers have already, as required by law, mailed your W-2 statements to your last known address.

How do I get a duplicate W2 when I move?

You will need to contact each of your former employers and ask them to send you a duplicate W-2 at your new address, or arrange to obtain a duplicate form by some other means, such as electronic delivery or fax. You should have notified your former employer (s) of your new address when you moved.

What to do if your employer does not send you the correct W-2 form?

If your employer doesn’t send you a correct W-2 form by the end of February, contact the IRS for help. The IRS can reach out to your employer and urge them to send you a correct form.