If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.
Why do I have 4 copies of my W-2?
There are typically four copies of the Form W-2 that your employer will issue to you. One copy is for Federal (Copy A), two are for state and local (Copy B & C), and the last one you will keep for your records (Copy D).
Where can I get a copy of my W-2?
Also, copies of your W-2 are only available if you filed paper forms. If you filed your W-2 electronically, then you can get a W-2 transcript online instead. A W-2 transcript will have all the federal information that an employer reports to the SSA. It works just as a W-2 copy.
What is the substitute form for the W-2 form?
File your return using Form 4852, “Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. ” If you are waiting for a replacement W-2 so you can file your taxes for the tax year that is currently due, by completing form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
Is the IRS Form W-2 printable or scannable?
The official printed version of this IRS form is scannable, but the online version of it, printed from this website, is not. Do not print and file Copy A downloaded from this website with the SSA; a penalty may be imposed for filing forms that can’t be scanned. See the penalties section in the current
Do you need a transcript for Form W-2?
This transcript doesn’t include any state or local tax information reported by your employer to SSA on Form W-2. If you e-filed your tax return or you didn’t attach your Form W-2 to your paper return, then use one of the transcript options above.
