Will someone help me- job filed for bankruptcy. i didn't get a W2? what do i do? i still haven't sent in my return waiting to find out what to do.

[lakean00000]

I don't know what to do to file my return.  i wa s employed by Clean Juice that went bankrupt.  worked there for 6 months.  how do i report earning without stubs or W2

[CatinaT1]

You can file a substitute W-2 in TurboTax.  

  

You can file a conventional paper return that includes IRS Form 4852 if all efforts to obtain a W-2 from your employer have failed. Here's how to fill one out:  

1. In your TurboTax program, search for W-2 and then select the Jump to link in the search results to get to the W-2 entry screen.  
2. Fill out your W-2 as best you can using the information from your last pay stub.  
3. When finished, proceed through the interview. You'll get to the Let's check for uncommon situations  screen.  
4. Check the Didn't get a W-2 box. 
5. Check any other box(es) that apply to your W-2 before selecting Continue.  
6. Carefully follow the onscreen instructions.  
7. Returns including Form 4852 can't be e-filed per IRS regulations.  

How do I file a substitute W-2 using Form 4852? 

[maglib]

@lakean00000 

Contact your employer’s payroll provider.  Did they use a service for preparing your wage statements?  Info can often be found on your wage statement.  That is the first contact.  If the employer is no longer in business or you can not reach someone:

Call the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. When calling, be ready to give the following information: 

• Your name, address and Social Security number.
• Your employer's name, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number, even if your employer has gone out of business.
• Dates of employment.
• An estimate of the wages you earned and the federal income tax withheld. Your estimate should be based on your final pay stub of the year or earnings statement, if available.

    The IRS will call the employer or payroll provider and advise them to send you your W-2s.

2. Request or download Form 4506-T. You will receive W-2 transcripts which will have information reported by your employer to the IRS free of charge.  Wage and Income Transcript - shows data from information returns we receive such as Forms W-2, 1099, 1098 and Form 5498, IRA Contribution Information. Current tax year information may not be complete until July (you can file for an extension in the meantime based on estimates, just make sure to pay any taxes by 4/15 so you will not be fined). This transcript is available for up to 10 prior years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T.You may register to use Get Transcript Online to view, print, or download all transcript types listed below. 

If you're unable to register or you prefer not to use Get Transcript Online, you may order a tax return transcript and/or a tax account transcript using Get Transcript by Mail or call 800-908-9946. Please allow 5 to 10 calendar days for delivery.

You may also request any transcript type listed below by faxing/mailing Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return as instructed on the form.

OR 3. If you still want to file:  TT will help you fill out a substitute w-2.  You will need your last paystub.

How to fill out a substitute W-2 (Form 4852)

If you can't get your W-2 before the tax deadline, you can still file using Form 4852 (also known as a substitute W-2).

Note: If you use a substitute W-2, be sure to keep a copy for your records, just like you would a W-2.

Here's how to fill out Form 4852:

1. Visit the W-2 area of TurboTax and choose "Work on my W-2 now."

2. Enter the employer ID Number (EIN) if you know it. Leave it blank if you don't.

3. When we ask for your W-2 info, enter all the info that should be on your W-2 if you had actually received it. You can use your pay stubs to estimate your earnings and total taxes paid (federal, state and local). Because you don't have your actual W-2, you just need to use the best information you have available (pay stubs, bank statements, etc.) to fill out as much of the Form as possible. 

4. After you're done filling out your W-2 info, you will get to "Do any of these uncommon situations apply to this W-2?" Select the checkbox "Substitute form -- I didn't receive a W-2 from my employer and need to complete a substitute form."

5. Then we will ask you to confirm you want to complete form 4852. Select Yes if you are ready.

6. Next write out an explanation of how you figured out your wages and taxes paid (i.e. I used my last pay stub or my most recent bank statement).

7. Then describe the steps you took when you tried to get your W-2 from your employed, like I called my employer on (insert date).