If the missing W-2 means you owe the IRS more money than calculated on the original return, you may face penalties and interest on the amount of tax underpaid when you filed.
How can I get my W-2 to resent me?
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.
What to do if you lost your W-2 form?
According to the IRS, you still have to file your tax return or request a tax extension by April 15. In a case where you already contacted the IRS regarding your missing W-2, they will get you to complete Form 4852, which will function as a Form W-2.
What do you need to know about the W-2 form?
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: Contact your Employer. Ask your employer (or former employer) for a copy.
How to request a copy of previous year’s W-2?
If you use a Form 4506 to request a previous year’s tax return, you will only get a copy of your actual W-2 if you filed your taxes on paper that year (as opposed to e-filing). 2 Fill out a Form 4506-T if you just need wage and earning information. Form 4506-T is the Request for Transcript of Tax Return.
What to do if you dont get your W2 in February?
It’s a good idea to call the IRS if you don’t receive the W2 by mid-February. In the worst-case scenario, you can fill out Form 4852 and attach it to your tax return. The substitute wage and tax statement allows you to input the same details. A tax extension is another possibility and buys you more time.
