JohnB5677
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After you file

I expect that you're referring to a 2024 W-2.  If it is a different year please contact us again.

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

 

To import from TurboTax Online

  1. Sign into TurboTax.
  2. On the left sidebar Select Tax Tools
  3. On the drop-down select Tools
  4. There will be green boxes at the top
  5. Select Topics Search
  6. Type W-2
  7. Select Work on my W-2 and Continue.
    • If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another one, select Add another W-2.
  8. 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.

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

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