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.

Can an employer charge you for a duplicate W-2?

Though your employer must give you a duplicate W-2 within a reasonable time, the IRS does allow your employer to charge for the duplicate copies. There is not a specific dollar amount limit; instead the IRS just says the employer can charge a “nominal” amount.

What do I do if my W-2 is incorrect?

Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days.

How to reprint or replace employee W-2 forms?

Go to the W-2 page. If you do not see a list of employees, click View/Print W-2 forms for all years. Click the employee’s name to open the W-2 form you want to print. (If the W-2 does not open, hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys while clicking the employee W-2.) If prompted, select View Reprints.

What do you need to know about the W2 form?

W-2 forms are an important part of employees’ tax filings, listing all wages and salary paid along with the amounts withheld for taxes and benefits.

Can a company cut two W-2s for an employee?

The IRS notes that an agent working in this capacity places his own name in the employer box and normally cuts only one W-2 for his client. However, if the agent acts on behalf of more than one employer or is himself an employer and acts on behalf of another employer, he may need to file a W-2 on behalf of his client/employee for each employer.

Can an employer charge for a replacement W-2?

It is not possible to apply for a second extension. Can an employer charge for a replacement W-2? If an employee loses their W-2 forms, an employer is obligated to supply a replacement. However, an employer is permitted to charge a “nominal amount” for this service.