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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 8:06:08 PM

I need my 2017 tax return transcript and W-2's and its saying I need to pay for something but not telling me or directing me to what needs to be paid....

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 8:06:10 PM


You can get a free transcript from the IRS:   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-


I NEED A COPY OF MY W-2

TurboTax does not have a copy of your W-2—the Wage & Tax Statement—issued to you by your employer, (nor does TurboTax have copies of your 1099’s).   You should always save those documents for your own records. You could ask the employer(s) for copies or you can get a copy from Social Security (for a fee of $86).

If you saved a pdf of your completed tax return, the worksheets will show the W-2 information you entered, but not the actual W-2.

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


You can get a wage and income transcript from the IRS:  It will not show the actual W-2, 1099’s, etc, but will show the income information the IRS received.  It will not, however, show your state information. It will only show the federal information.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript


https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2561916-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-w-2


Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 8:06:11 PM

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3355524-when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-online-returns-expire">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3355524-when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-online-returns-expire</a>
Note:  Every year, before mid-October, print a copy of your current year tax return and save it as a tax file and pdf, too.  That way you will have it when you need it for school, a loan, next year’s tax return, etc. without going through a lot of aggravation (and expense)  to get it.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 8:06:12 PM

I unfortunately need both and the IRS website would allow me to log in to get that either. Says I dont know my information.