Contact the IRS If you find yourself deep into February without your W-2, it’s time to get the IRS involved. If your efforts to get a copy from your employer have proved fruitless, call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040. During that call you’ll need: Your name, address, phone number and Social Security number.
How do I report income if I didn’t get a W-2?
Contact the IRS If you still haven’t received your W-2 by February 27, call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).
What to do if you haven’t received your W-2 yet?
These simple steps will help you track down your W-2 or file without it. While employers have until January 31 to issue W-2s to employees, some drop them in the mail on that date while others experience difficulties in getting them out on time. If you haven’t received your W-2 yet, there’s no reason to worry.
What do you need to know about the W-2 form?
Form W-2 is completed by an employer and contains important information that you need to complete your tax return. It tracks your total wages for the year and the amount of federal, state, and other taxes withheld from your paycheck. It may also contain information about: Who receives a W-2?
What happens if you receive more than one W-2?
You may also receive multiple W-2s if you: work more than one job where you’re considered an employee. However, if you work as an independent contractor, the company will likely send you Form 1099-MISC rather than a W-2. A Form 1099-MISC tracks your total wages and other fees for the year, like a W-2, but for contractors.
Where can I get a copy of my lost W-2?
The easiest way to get a copy of a lost W-2, is to contact the employer who issued it. The payroll department of your employer (or former employer) should be saving important tax information, such as W-2s.
