This is very helpful information for the federal return, thank you! The transcript from the IRS unfortunately does not include the state withholdings. Does anyone know how to get the state withholdings amount from the CA Franchise Tax Board? I looked on their website, but it just says to reach out the the employer for a new copy, which is not helpful in cases where the business no longer exists. There is a substitute W-2 form 3525, but it requires the state withholdings. All of the earnings statements for the business were online (I unfortunately did not have the foresight to save an electronic copy), so I'm unable to access to be able to add the amounts from those. I guess I could try to estimate them, but the business had to report them to both the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board, so one would assume it should be possible to access the exact amount reported...somehow. Appreciate any guidance!
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/income-types/wages-w2.html
