If you lose your W2 or you suspect it was sent to the wrong address, you should contact the IRS right away. The IRS will ask you a series of questions, including basic information about you and your employer so that they can record your concerns. Once you receive a new copy of your W2, file your taxes immediately.

Can a company reissue a W-2?

If you subsequently lost your W-2 statement, your employer must reissue it. The reissued W-2 will have the words REISSUED STATEMENT on it. The IRS does not prohibit your employer from charging you a fee to reproduce the document.

How do I recover a lost W-2?

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.

How do I file taxes if I lost my W-2?

Use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, if you don’t get your W-2 in time to file. Estimate your wages and taxes withheld as best as you can. If you can’t get it done by the due date, ask for an extra six months to file.

Can I get a replacement W-2?

In the event you lose your W–2, or require a duplicate copy for another reason, you can request one. You may obtain a Standard Form 436 (Request for Duplicate Wage and Tax Statement): As a fill and print PDF form.

Can you replace a lost W-2 form?

The IRS advises you to reach out if you haven’t received the form by February 14. You should also contact your employer and ask them to issue you a W-2, or replace the one you lost. If you get a W-2 after the tax deadline you can file an amended return. You can contact the IRS about missing W2s at 800-829-1040.

How do I get a W2 from a company that went out of business?

In the event you don’t receive one, you can file a substitute W-2 using your last pay stub. This is reported on Form 4852. The IRS requests that you wait until February 14 to prepare this form and file a substitute W-2. You also are supposed to attempt to make an effort to get the form. If the company is out of business, you can indicate that.

Is there a way to replace a lost W2 form?

While the system for lost W-2 form replacement is reliable and simple to use, there’s no similar way to replace lost receipts and other supporting documents. One potential workaround is to use the description of a transaction from a bank account or credit card statement in lieu of the original paper receipt.

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

You should first ask your employer to give you a copy of your W-2. You’ll also need this form from any former employer you worked for during the year. If employers send the form to you, be sure they have your correct address. Contact the IRS.

Where can I get a subsitute for my W2?

If you only need your W-2 to prepare a tax return, you can use your last paystub to prepare a subsitute for your W-2 for tax filing purposes. IRS Form 4852 is available for free on the irs.gov website.