How to Find Your W-2 Information
Your W-2 form is a statement from your employer explaining earned wages and taxes paid. This form must be sent to you by January 31 of each year, which means that it must be in the mail by then. If you have not received your W-2 by January 31, then there are steps you can take to get your W-2 information, including W-2 form services and contacting the IRS.
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Things You'll Need
- Employer contact information
- Social Security number
- Pay stubs or an estimate of earnings
- Dates of employment
Instructions
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Contact your employer. If your W-2 was lost, they should be able to produce a copy. You may have to talk to human resources or the payroll department.
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Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 if you have not received the W-2 form by February 16 and cannot contact your employer. You will need to give them the contact information you have for the employer, dates of employment and estimated earnings.
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Use your pay stubs and estimates of earnings to file your taxes by April 15. Use Form 4852.
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File an amendment if you receive the W-2 form after you file your taxes and the information differs from what you filed. You can amend the return by filing a 1040x form.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use an online W-2 form service to retrieve your W-2. Not all forms are available, as it is up to the employer to make them available.
