What to Expect. Your employer is required to provide you with Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. If your employer does not provide online access to your W-2, they must mail or hand-deliver your W-2 to you no later than January 31st.

Can you request a W-2 at any time?

By law, every employer must provide employees with a W-2 ​no later than Jan. 31st​, so that employees can file their income tax returns ​by April 15th​. To obtain a copy of your W-2 earlier, you will need to send a written request to your employer.

How can I get my 2020 W-2 early?

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1. Enter your employer’s name or Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN) in H&R Block’s W-2 online tool.
2. Have your Form W-2 securely sent to your local H&R Block office.
3. Visit your local H&R Block office to access your W-2 and get your refund.

When do I get my W2 form from my employer?

All employers are legally obligated to send your W-2 to you no later than January 31st of each calendar year. Here are a few things you can do to get your W2 form.

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.

Where can I get a copy of my current year W-2?

The quickest way to obtain a copy of your current year Form W-2 is through your employer. Your employer first submits Form W-2 to SSA; after SSA processes it, they transmit the federal tax information to the IRS.

How can I get my W-2 early access?

If you find any errors, write or call the employer and have them send you an amended W-2. Another option is to use H&R Block’s Early Access program. Simply visit the company’s website and enter your employer’s name, the company name, or the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).