Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days.

Did not receive a W-2 from employer?

If you’re unable to get your Form W-2 from your employer, contact the Internal Revenue Service at 800-TAX-1040. The IRS will contact your employer or payer and request the missing form. Let them know: File your return by the April due date and use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.

How can I get my W-2 online without contacting my employer?

If you can’t get in touch with your employer to get a W-2, you can reach out to your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). The IRS will use your name, Social Security number, estimate of wages and estimate of federal income tax withheld to try to help you.

What to do if you do not get a W-2 from a previous employer?

File without a W-2: If you do not expect to receive a W-2 from your previous employer — if, for instance, they are no longer in business — you can submit Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with your tax return in place of a W-2.

What do you need to know about the W-2 form?

Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: Contact your Employer. Ask your employer (or former employer) for a copy.

When do I get my W-2 form 2018?

Please see IRS Tax Tip 2018-30, February 27, 2018, IRS Can Help Taxpayers Get Form W-2 for updated information. Most people get their W-2 forms by the end of January.

Where can I get a copy of my W-2?

You can use the Form 4852 in the event that your employer doesn’t provide you with the corrected Form W-2 in time to file your tax return. Depending on the time of year, the IRS may have federal wage information in the form of a wage transcript. See Topic 159 for more information on how to get a transcript of W-2 information.