n Attach a copy of Forms W-2, W-2G and 2439 to the front of Form 1040. Then complete Form 1040-V following the instructions on that form and enclose it in the envelope with your payment. Do not attach the payment to your return.

Do I need to send a copy of my W-2 with my state tax return?

If you are mailing in a state tax return, then you only need to include in the mail one Copy 2 for each W-2 that you received.

Do you staple your New York tax return?

Do not staple or clip your payment to Form IT-201-V. Instead, just put them loose in the envelope. You cannot use this form to pay a bill or other notice from the Tax Department that indicates you owe tax; you must use the payment document included with that bill or notice.

Do I need to include a copy of my federal return with my NY state return?

Do I have to include a copy of my Federal return in the envelope I’m sending to NY? Yes, you will send a copy of federal with state. If you have e-filed your federal return, then it does not need to be mailed to IRS, just include copy with state.

Do I attach my Federal Form W-2, Wage and tax statement?

Do I attach my federal Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, to my New York State personal income tax return? No, beginning with tax year 2015, you must copy the required information from federal Form W-2 onto the New York State Form IT-2, Summary of W-2 Statement, and submit it with your return.

How to get a copy of your W-2 in New York?

New York State and the IRS recommend you contact your employer to request your W-2. Reminder: Employers have until January 31 to mail W-2s to their employees; you should wait until mid-February to receive your W-2 before requesting a copy from your employer. Read more… Contact your tax preparer.

What happens if you don’t get your W-2 form?

Incomplete or inaccurate information on your return may cause a delay in processing. New York State and the IRS recommend you contact your employer to request your W-2.

Do you have to use Federal Form W-2 for 2012?

Note: For tax years 2012, 2013, and 2014, you must include federal Form W-2 with your return. For tax years prior to 2012, you must use New York State Form IT-2. Was this answer helpful?