JohnB5677
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

As Xmasbaby0 stated, Turbo Tax does not have a copy of your W-2, but your employer may provide it.

 

To import from TurboTax Online

 

Sign into TurboTax.

  • This is on the left sidebar
  • You may have to minimize the Federal and State options
  • You also may have to scroll down on that menu
  1. On the left sidebar Select Tax Tools
  2. On the drop-down select Tools
  3. There will be green boxes at the top
  4. Select Topics Search
  5. Type W-2
  6. Select Work on my W-2 and Continue.
    1. If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another one, select Add another W-2.
  7. Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from Box b on your W-2.
    • If your W-2 can be imported, you'll come to the Great news! We can automatically import your W-2 info screen. Answer the questions to complete your import.
    • If TurboTax doesn't recognize your EIN you can use the TurboTax mobile app to snap a photo of your W-2, upload it from your computer, or fill it in yourself. As an alternative you can go to the main menu.

If the W-2 is not available, here are the steps to take to get your W-2.

 

  1. You can try to import it on TurboTax.  (See the process below).
  2. Contact your employer  Contact your employer to see if the W-2 has ben sent, and request a duplicate.
  3. Go online, many employers have an online service to provide document like W-2's.
  4. Contact the IRS:  If you could not get it from your employer you can contact the IRS.
    1. You can call toll-free at 1-800-829-1040 or contact a Taxpayer Assistance Center Local IRS Office.
    2. You can request a transcript
    3. You must provide your
      1. name,
      2. address, city and state (including zip code),
      3. Social Security Number,
      4. phone number,
      5. Employer’s name,
      6. address, city and state (including zip code), and
      7. employer's phone number
  5. As a last resort, if you have a pay stub you ban complete a for 4852 Substitute for Form W-2 

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

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