When does an employer need to send a W2?

[meisterpriest]

I received $480 from an employer in 2015 but did not receive a W2. Do I need to report this income?

[DianeW]

Employers are required to send the W2s no later than January 31st.  You are required to report all earnings on your tax return whether or not you received a document from them.

If you have your pay stubs you can report it by using a Substitute W2, Form 4852.  However your return would have to mailed to the IRS because it cannot be efiled.

• The payer ID is important, try contacting the employer for the number, if you are unable to obtain, file without it before the due date.
  

• In TurboTax Deluxe:
• Federal Taxes tab
• Wages & Income
• W2
• Update
• Follow the prompts - see the screenshot attached
• Enter as much as the information as you can and then be sure to check the box shown on the attached screenshot.
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