If possible and you haven't already, go to the place of employment to make the request. Next, you need to contact the IRS and let them know you did not get a W2. Here is a link to the IRS page.
Wait a bit and check the online transcript again. The tax filing deadline has been moved back to 17 May and you can get an extension to 15 Oct as well if needed.
As a last resort you can file your return using your last paystub for the year 2020. You will enter all the information you can from the paystub.
- Earnings year to date box 3 and 5
- income tax withheld box 2
- social security withheld box 4
- medicare taxes withheld box 6
- the box 1 amount will be the earnings to date minus any pre-tax deductions (sometimes medical, 401K, etc).
- The box 1 amount also goes in the state wages box
- you will also find state tax withheld on your pay stub
After entering the W2 information, the follow on page for "Uncommon Situations" you need to select "Didn't get a W2" and go through that interview protocol.
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