How to Obtain a Copy of a W-2 Form

The W-2 is a tax form your employer will send you to provide a summary of the amount of money you have earned and the amount you have paid in income tax over the course of the year. If you misplace a current form or a form from a previous year and need a replacement, you may request that the IRS send you a copy of its information. The IRS has a specific form to use to make this request.

Things You'll Need

• Form 4506

Instructions

1. Print out Form 4506 from the IRS website.

2. Fill out Form 4506, providing your name, Social Security number and address. You'll need to fill it out completely in order to avoid delays or rejection.

3. Write a check for the current fee. It is around $60, but it changes, so be sure to review the latest information on the IRS website.

4. Send the completed form with a fee to the IRS. The address that you send it to depends on the state you live in, and it is given in clear terms on Form 4506.

5. Allow about four to six weeks for your form, but it will probably come earlier than that. If it is delayed, contact the IRS with questions about your form.

Resources

• IRS: Form 4506