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How does the IRS or CA State get the W2's that I have from my employer and I'm suppose to send with my tax returns when I have filed my returns by e-file?

 
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How does the IRS or CA State get the W2's that I have from my employer and I'm suppose to send with my tax returns when I have filed my returns by e-file?

They match your return to the copies your employer filed.  They have already have them.  If the IRS has a problem they will mail you a letter and you would then send them a copy of your W2.  So be sure to keep all your tax papers for several years.  

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How does the IRS or CA State get the W2's that I have from my employer and I'm suppose to send with my tax returns when I have filed my returns by e-file?

They match your return to the copies your employer filed.  They have already have them.  If the IRS has a problem they will mail you a letter and you would then send them a copy of your W2.  So be sure to keep all your tax papers for several years.  

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