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posted Jul 14, 2025 5:20:18 PM

How can I file my 2021 taxes if I don't have access to my previous W2s?

I received a letter from my state about my failure to file. I really thought I had. Now I don't know where my W2s are and cannot contact previous employers.

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Level 15
Jul 14, 2025 7:27:14 PM

Contact your state for guidance. 

Level 15
Jul 15, 2025 7:13:58 AM

Did you file a 2021 federal return?   You can get copies of your W-2's if you pay the IRS for a copy of your 2021 federal return.

You can pay the IRS $30 for an actual copy of your tax return which will include copies of your W-2’s     

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf 

 

 

Or you can pay for copies from Social Security:

To get a copy of a W-2 from Social Security https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

 

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/transcript-or-copy-of-form-w-2/transcript-or-copy-of-form-w-2