First of all, 2019 is not over yet. The IRS will not accept a 2019 tax return until late January at the earliest. Employers have until the end of January to issue your W-2's.
FILING WITH A PAY STUB
Please do not try to use your pay stub to prepare your tax return. It will not match the W-2 that you will get from your employer in just a few short weeks. You employer has until the end of January to give you your W-2. By waiting for your W-2 you will be able to file accurately. If you try to guess what goes in the W-2 “boxes” and mess up your return, you will need to amend. It takes about 4 months to amend a tax return.
The IRS will not be accepting 2019 returns until the end of January, so you CAN wait for your W-2.
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