You have the option to import your W2 into your tax return instantly. This service is fast, free, easy and automatically places your information where it needs to go in your tax return. Request a copy of your federal return or Form W-2 To get a copy of your federal return There are several ways to request a copy of your previously filed federal tax return: Contact your tax preparer.
Log in to the tax preparation software you used that year. If you need assistance accessing the software you used, see E-file-approved commercial software: Personal income tax for contact information. Contact the IRS.
Visit Welcome to Get Transcript to learn about your options. There are still plenty of options to ensure you file accurately and on time. Before we walk through what to do if you haven't received a W-2, we'll start with the basics—what it is and who receives one. Form W-2 is completed by an employer and contains important information that you need to complete your tax return. It tracks your total wages for the year and the amount of federal, state, and other taxes withheld from your paycheck.
It may also contain information about:. Usually, you'll receive a W-2 if you're considered an employee not a contractor. You may also receive multiple W-2s if you:. However, if you work as an independent contractor , the company will likely send you Form MISC rather than a W Many employers now issue Form W-2 electronically to employees. But that doesn't mean they'll always email the form to you, as it isn't particularly secure. Instead, they'll email you a link to an online portal where you can download the form yourself.
Tax software like TurboTax can import your W-2 electronically and will actually notify you when your W-2 is available to start your taxes. If your online search leaves you empty-handed, contact your employer's payroll or human resources department to ask when and how they issued your W If they mailed it to an old or incorrect address, the post office may have returned it to the employer.
What happens if your employer truly never issued your W-2? In that case, it's time to try contacting the IRS. The IRS will contact your employer on your behalf to request the missing form and remind the employer of the penalties for failing to issue Form W If IRS intervention still doesn't produce the form you need and you want to file by the tax deadline, fill out Form Form is a substitute for Form W-2 that taxpayers can complete if:.
When you use TurboTax, we'll ask you a few questions to estimate your total wages and withholding using your final pay stub, and fill out Form based on your answers. It might take the IRS longer than normal to process your return while it verifies your information. If you don't mind waiting, you can request an extension.
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