The IRS prefers you wait til 2/28 because you may still get your w-2 then if not contact them and have avaialble as much employer info as possible.
f your company has gone out of business and you haven’t received your Form W-2, here are some steps you can take:
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Contact the IRS: If you haven’t received your W-2 by February 28, you can call the Internal Revenue .... They may be able to assist you in obtaining a substitute Form W-2.
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Receive a Substitute W-2: If your employer or its representatives fail to provide you with a Form W-.... This form allows you to estimate your wages and taxes withheld based on your last pay stub.
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