The IRS will intervene for you by contacting your employer and requesting a new W-2.
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:
Where can I get a copy of my W-2 transcript?
You can request up to 10 years of W-2 transcripts from the IRS, excluding the current tax year. Mail or fax Form 4506-T to the IRS at the address or fax number provided on the form. Alternatively, you may request a W-2 transcript by calling the IRS’s toll-free number.
Where can I get a photocopy of my W2?
To get an actual photocopy of your W-2 from the IRS, you must order your entire tax return and W2 online by completing Form 4506. On the form, include the 1040 series you are requesting.
What to do if your employer sends you a duplicate W2?
Give the employer your correct address for a duplicate W-2. Sometimes employers can send you a copy of your W-2 electronically, so ask about this option if you would like to get your W-2 form faster. Wait to receive your W-2. Contact the Social Security Administration if your employer does not send you your W-2 by February 14th.
Is there a fee for a replacement W-2?
Is There a Fee for a Replacement 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.
How long does it take to get a W-2 back from an employer?
Some employers will reissue the W-2 immediately on your request, but according to IRS regulations, employers are only required to do so within a “reasonable amount of time.”. This could be a few days or weeks depending on the size of your organization.