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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:00:53 PM

I just need a copy of my w2 from last year for financial aid for college.

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:00:57 PM

TurboTax does not have copies of your W-2's, only the information you entered or had imported.  The TurboTax program has a W-2 Wage and Tax Statement (it gives all the information that was on your W-2); if you used the Desktop version you can switch to Forms Mode and print the statement.  If you used the Online version you would need to print (or save your return as a PDF) your return with all the worksheets to see the W2 Wage and Tax Statement.

 

You can ask your employer for another copy, or you can fill out Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return), check Line 8 Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series transcript, and mail in the form. The IRS can provide a transcript that includes data from these information returns.

 

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf

 

Or to order the transcript online by mail:

 

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript

 

 You can also get a copy of your W-2s from the Social Security Administration, but there is a charge of $38 per copy. Type copy of W-2 in the search box for information
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/301

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:00:57 PM

TurboTax does not have copies of your W-2's, only the information you entered or had imported.  The TurboTax program has a W-2 Wage and Tax Statement (it gives all the information that was on your W-2); if you used the Desktop version you can switch to Forms Mode and print the statement.  If you used the Online version you would need to print (or save your return as a PDF) your return with all the worksheets to see the W2 Wage and Tax Statement.

 

You can ask your employer for another copy, or you can fill out Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return), check Line 8 Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series transcript, and mail in the form. The IRS can provide a transcript that includes data from these information returns.

 

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf

 

Or to order the transcript online by mail:

 

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript

 

 You can also get a copy of your W-2s from the Social Security Administration, but there is a charge of $38 per copy. Type copy of W-2 in the search box for information
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/301

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:00:58 PM

How do I get to the statement if i used the online version?

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:00:59 PM

Download the PDF of your online return.  The worksheet may be included.  
If you are completing a FAFSA aid application then use the FAFSA website which can link to your return through the IRS - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://fafsa.ed.gov/">https://fafsa.ed.gov/</a>

New Member
Jul 18, 2020 4:00:04 AM

How can I get it

Level 15
Jul 18, 2020 4:17:24 AM

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

 

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)