If you’ve separated within 13 months, you can login to your myPay account to get your W2. If you can’t access your myPay account, you can submit a tax statement request via askDFAS and we’ll mail you a hard copy.

How long does it take to get W-2 from DFAS?

Allow 30-60 days if using the mail or fax methods.

Does the military send out W-2?

Tax statements (W-2, 1095-B, etc.) are provided in your myPay account as they are released each January.

Can I file my husband’s taxes while he’s deployed?

Filing state and federal income taxes may be the last thing military spouses want to deal with, especially when their husband or wife is deployed. Spouses working outside their home of record in most cases will also have to file a state tax return for the state in which they are employed.

How do I get my military W-2?

Active duty members can visit the DFAS tax statement website at: to request or view their tax statements. Those with limited internet access can call DFAS at 800-321-1080 M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to have a paper copy of their active duty W-2 reissued to them.

How do I log into my pay?

First, you must access the MyPay website by going to Second, you must have your social security number or your MyPay Login ID. First time users may log in with their social security number and will then be required to create a Login ID.

What to do if you don’t get your W-2?

You will need your last paystub. If you can’t get your W-2 before the tax deadline, you can still file using Form 4852 (also known as a substitute W-2). Note: If you use a substitute W-2, be sure to keep a copy for your records, just like you would a W-2. Here’s how to fill out Form 4852: 1.

Why can a partner not be a W-2 employee?

Furthermore, through salary deductions, a partner may have participated in employee benefit plans, which is implicitly not allowed. Benefits are taxable to the partner as income, and the partner may not even participate at all in a cafeteria plan as it would disqualify the plan.

Where is combat pay shown on Form W-2?

Combat pay is not included in box 1 wages on the service member’s Form W-2, but the amount is shown in box 12, with code Q. If service members believe the taxable wages on Form W-2 are incorrect, they should contact the local accounting and finance or payroll office to request a corrected Form W-2.

What happens to a former spouse in the military?

An un-remarried former spouse may receive medical, commissary, exchange and theater privileges under the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program if he or she meets the requirements of what is known as the 20/20/20 rule: The former spouse was married to the military member for at least 20 years at the time of the divorce, dissolution or annulment.