1. Call the employer and ask if the W-2 is available online, and how to get to it.
  2. Call the employer and ask them to send you a copy to your current address, or email it to you.
  3. Go to your old employer and ask for a copy from the bookkeeper or HR department.

How do you get a W-2 from somewhere you don’t work anymore?

Steps to Request a W2

  1. Check with Payroll. Like asking for your pay stubs, you can get your W-2 by calling or sending an e-mail to your payroll administrator. Check if they have your mailing address right.
  2. Call the IRS. Do this if your previous employer isn’t answering your calls and emails.

What do I do if my previous employer won’t give me my W-2?

Contact the IRS. If you do not receive your W-2 by the end of February and you have already contacted your employer, you can call the IRS for assistance at (800) 829-1040. You can also visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).

What if my address doesn’t match my W-2?

Don’t worry if your mailing address on your W-2 form is wrong or has since changed; this won’t affect your taxes. On the other hand, if your name, Social Security number, or any dollar amount(s) on your W-2 are wrong, ask your employer for a corrected W-2 (also known as Form W-2c: Corrected Wage and Tax Statement).

Where do I get my W-2 form from?

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. If you exhaust your options with your employer and you have not received your W-2, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. You’ll need the following when you call:

What to do if you dont get your W-2 from employer?

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. If you exhaust your options with your employer and you have not received your W-2, call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

What to do if your W2 is sent to the wrong address?

When you request a new W2, verify that the original copy was sent to the correct address; it’s not uncommon for W2s to get sent to the wrong address due to a clerical error. If your employer fails to comply, you can always contact the IRS directly. If you don’t receive your W2 by February 14, you can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

What happens if you lose your W2 form?

Many will discover in the process that they’re missing important tax information and documentation, like their W2. A W2 is a crucial document that verifies your income and taxes paid throughout the year, and must be used to file taxes properly.