How do I know if the IRS has received my electronic W-2?

[DawnC]

They do not get your electronic W-2.   They get a paper copy of your w-2, if you include it with your mailed return.  

If you electronically filed your return and included your w-2 on that tax return, you can check your e-file status, by  using the instructions below.   

How do I check my e-file status?  

[infomation]

I have not filed yet and I will file electronically once I assured IRS has received my W2. According to one IRS publication for employers, "You may file Forms W-2 and W-3 electronically on the SSA’s Employer W-2 Filing Instructions and Information web page, which is also accessible at www.socialsecurity.gov/employer."

My previous employer had issues and told me this "We were unsuccessful in getting either ADP or Intuit to issue the W-2s for the year’s first half, so we engaged a third party to process the forms.  The information has been submitted electronically by them to the IRS."\

So, again, How do I know if the IRS has received my electronic W-2?

Thank you.

[VolvoGirl]

You mean from your employer?  You can look up your account at the IRS.  There is a section for income.

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[infomation]

Thank you. Yes, from my previous employer.

I looked for it today and it was not there, and the weird thing was a 'letter' stating, "On March 10, 2025, we received a request for verification of non-filing of a tax return." Not something I did!

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

I would go ahead and file your return.  I wouldn’t worry about that.  If the IRS didn’t get the employer’s copy they will mail you a letter asking for a copy of your W2.  

[infomation]

Thanks!

[LindaS5247]

You can call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to check on your W-2. You should have your information ready when you call. You will need: Your name, address and phone number. Social Security or individual tax ID number.

You can get a wage and income transcript, containing the Federal tax information your employer reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA), by visiting the IRS page Get your tax records and transcripts.

You can obtain a copy of your Form W-2 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you need a copy. ‌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, such as to file your taxes.

You  would send your request to:

Social Security Administration
Office of Central Operations
Office of Earnings and International Operations
Division of Earnings and Business Services
P.O. Box 33003
Baltimore, MD 21290-3003

The only way to get an actual copy of your Form W-2 from the IRS is to order a copy of your entire return by using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return and paying a $30 fee for each return requested.

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