Otherwise, you'll need to contact your employer or SSA for a copy. 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.
Truncation of SSNs on employee copies of Form W-2 is voluntary. You are not required to truncate SSNs on employee copies of Form W-2. Check with your state, local, or territorial governments to determine whether you are permitted to truncate SSNs on copies of Form W-2 submitted to the government.
California Employee Connect Information
Employees who opt-in to the new feature will be able to view and download current and previous years' Form W-2s using any internet-connected device.
We can give you copies or printouts of your Forms W-2 for any year from 1978 to the present. You can get free copies if you need them for a Social Security-related reason. But there is a fee of $62 per request if you need them for an unrelated reason.
If you are unable to contact your former employer or are having difficulty getting your W-2, the IRS can help - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/form-w2-missing-irs-can-help or call 800-829-1040.
The only documents acceptable for visual verification of your SSN for original REAL ID applications are originals of the following: A social security card. A W-2 form. A SSA-1099 form.
In the event you lose your Form W–2, or require a duplicate copy you can download a copy from Cal Employee Connect under the "W-2" tab. You also can request one from the State Controller's Office.
We can automatically import your W-2 info screen. Answer the questions to complete your import. If TurboTax doesn't recognize your EIN you can use the TurboTax mobile app to snap a photo of your W-2, upload it from your computer, or fill it in yourself.
You still must file your tax return on time even if you do not receive your Form W-2. If you cannot get a W-2 by your tax-filing deadline, you may use Form 4852, “Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement,” but it will delay any refund due while the information is verified.
If your agency or organization requires proof and the person cannot produce a card, that person will need a replacement card. To get a replacement card, a requestor must complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5), available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.
Go to the Reports tab, select Tax Reports and click the Wage and Tax Register report to verify additional information. Note: Use the Show Social Security Number field at the top of the W-2 Preview and Wage and Tax Register reports to unmask SSNs.
Most employers mask the SSN on W-2s.
Our customers can get an instant verification letter online with a personal my Social Security account. Also, they may continue to call us toll-free to request a letter by mail.
1. The taxpayer must go to https://www.irs.gov/ and click on “Get Your Tax Record”. 2. Scroll down and click on “Get Transcript Online”.
If you don't get a W-2 by end of February
If you contacted your employer and still don't have your W-2, call us at 800-829-1040. Have your information ready so we can help you: Name, address and phone number. Social Security or individual tax ID number.
The only way to get an actual copy of your Form W-2 from us is to order a copy of the entire return by using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return and paying a $30 fee for each return requested. We will waive the fee for taxpayers impacted by a federally declared disaster.
The IRS will contact the employer or payer and request the missing form.
3. What is the Penalty for Employer not sending W2? If you are an employer, the IRS will impose late filing penalties for Form W-2, which ranges between $60 and $330, depending on the delay period and your business size. The penalties have been increased for the 2024 tax year.
If you're unable to contact your former employer, fortunately, there's an even easier way to retrieve old W-2 forms: through the IRS. The IRS has W-2s for the past ten years, so they are likely to have what you need.
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 15-A, employees must consent (either electronically or by paper document) to receive their W-2 electronically.
Order a copy from the Social Security Administration.
It's free if you need it for Social Security-related reasons, otherwise, it's $62 per request. Order a full copy of your return from the IRS for $30, which will also include your W-2. Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge.
Your Social Security card. Tax form(s). Benefit or income statement from Social Security containing the Social Security number. Pending application for an SSN.
As a retiree receiving Social Security benefits, you typically don't receive a W-2 form because Social Security benefits are not considered taxable income in most cases. However, if you have other sources of income, such as a part-time job or pension, you may receive a W-2 for those earnings.