How to Get a Military W-2

Get a military W-2 from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service website.

Military pay, both active duty and retirement, is deposited monthly using electronic funds transfer, so you won't usually see a hard copy of your earnings. However, if you need to obtain hard copy documentation, such as a W-2 form for a tax return, it's easy to do. Just go to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) website and submit a request.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Social Security number

Instructions

1. Log on to the myPay section of the DFAS Military Pay website (https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx) using your Social Security number and your personal identification number (PIN). This will take you to the myPay main menu, where you can view and obtain your military W-2 form.

2. Use the "Taxes" link to view and obtain your military W-2.

3. Go to the "Contact Us" menu if you don't have a log-in identification and/or PIN. There, a list of frequently asked questions will appear with a link saying, "How do I obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN), either initially or if I have forgotten or ?" If you activate that link, the system will help you with the process of gaining access.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can't access myPay for some reason, the site can't answer your questions, or you think your W-2 information might be wrong, contact your unit pay office for assistance.

References

• DFAS: Defense Finance and Accounting Service website