How to Get a Lost W2 Tax Statement
Losing your W-2 form may pose a substantial problem when trying to file your federal and state taxes in a timely manner. The official form includes compensation earned for the fiscal year, federal, state, local and Social Security taxes withheld, and pertinent employer and employee information. By law, employers must mail out W-2 forms to the Internal Revenue Service and employees every year, by the 31st of January. There are a few steps you can take If you did not receive, or have misplaced your W-2 forms.
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Instructions
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Call your employer and ask for a replacement W-2 form.
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Confirm that the employer has your current and correct mailing address.
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Wait for the replacement W-2 forms from your employer to arrive. It may take several days for the W-2 forms to arrive.
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Wait until February 14th before calling the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040. Explain the situation to the IRS and provide any identifying information needed to rectify the problem. Have your last pay stub, Social Security number, employment dates and employer information handy before making the call.
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Tips & Warnings
File your tax return with estimated income and withholding information using IRS Form 4852 with your tax return if the employer fails to provide the W-2 before the April 15th filing deadline. Use your last pay stub of the tax year to aid in the completion of the 4852.
File IRS Form 1040X if you later receive a W-2 that includes information and figures that differ from the 4852 form previously filed with your tax return.
