Mail tax return with Copy A of W2

[tracygerrard]

I lost my W2 and I asked for a copy from my employer. My employer give me a Copy A, which said 'For Social Security Administration, photocopies are not acceptable'. Does it also work for me to file my tax return

[ThomasM · Accepted solution]

Yes, it'll work.  When you asked your employer for the W-2, they simply gave you the top copy (copy A).  If you're filing on paper, you'll include that copy A with the return (but make a copy for yourself so you have it for your records).

If you're e-filing, then you won't need to send the W-2 to IRS unless they request it at a later date.