I am concerned that you said you need to file returns for a couple of past years and then you said you want to amend those years. Which is it? Amending is a special process you only use for a return that has already been filed, accepted and fully processed. If you have not filed tax returns for those earlier years--ever-- then do no click on anything that says "amend." Amending would be completely inappropriate for returns that you did not ever file.
You already have excellent information from VolvoGirl about how to file returns for a prior year. If you actually filed those returns incorrectly at some earlier time, post back for help with how to amend and correct mistakes or omissions.
And you asked about how to get your W-2's--did you not save them when you got them from the employers?
W-2's come from your employer, and they have until Jan. 31 to issue it. You might need to phone, drop in, email and/or snail mail an old employer to make sure they know where to send your W-2.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2561916-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-w-2
Other ways to get W-2’s:
Pay Social Security $86 per W-2:
https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...
You can get a wage and income transcript from the IRS: It will not show the actual W-2, 1099’s, etc, but will show the income information the IRS received. It will not, however, show your state information. It will only show the federal information.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
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