Lost my copy of my W2 form, need it asap, where can I get it?

Question

would the person who prepared my tax returns still have it?
do I have to contact the IRS?

Answer 1

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The employer that issued it is the first an best place to go.

Your tax preparer may or may not have retained a copy. I won't hurt to ask.

The IRS can provide a transcript of your return or an earnings transcript for free. If you need immediate service you'll have to go to the nearest IRS office unless you have access to a fax machine on its own phone line and care to wait about an hour on hold at 1-800-TAX-1040. You can order it by mail using Form 4506-T but it takes about 10 days.

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thanks

Answer 2

Start with the preparer - if they don't have it, go to the IRS for it.

Answer 3

Ask your tax preparer. They should definitely have a copy. If not, contact the employer and ask them for a copy of the W-2. If you can't get it from them, you can contact the IRS, but if you have State withholding, they won't have that information for you.

Answer 4

from your employer

Answer 5

all of the information on your w2 is on the last pay stub for that year. otherwise the employer SHOULD have a copy. If they don't contact the IRS. You may have to pay for it and it won't arrive in a timely manner.

Answer 6

start with your job-they should have copies - they might charge you for another copy