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New Member
posted Nov 8, 2021 9:56:34 PM

How to get a W-2 that was never sent to me that a business went out of business

Never received my W-2 so I was never able to file 2020 taxes

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Level 15
Nov 8, 2021 10:30:20 PM

you could try to contact the company to see if they can issue you a copy 

if this fails then

if the company filed the w-2s with the Social Security Admin you have 1 option

since e-filing is closed you must paper file and enclose a copy of the w-2 which you can get from the Social Security Admin for $90

https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501 

call them first since it's possible the company never filed them

if they didn't file them, you must complete form 4852 and submit it with your return

New Member
Nov 8, 2021 11:20:59 PM

The people that own the business sold the business and now I’m not in business are used to work at gull Road at McDonald’s and it was some name Mexican name that owned it when I worked there

Level 15
Nov 9, 2021 5:45:57 AM

If the company filed the W-2 forms then either contact SS for a copy (for a price)  or  get a wage transcript from the IRS. 

 

If they did not file a W-2 and you have the last paycheck stub you can file a substitute W-2 with your return.  

 

Otherwise you can guess on the earnings but without some paper proof the withholdings cannot be claimed.