MaryK4
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Business & farm

If your employer will not provide you a W2, you can prepare your return with your paycheck stubs if you have them.  There are steps you should take- here is the information from the IRS:

If you don't get a W-2 by end of February
If you contacted your employer and still don't have your W-2, call us at 800-829-1040.

Have your information ready so we can help you:

  • Name, address and phone number
  • Social Security or individual tax ID number
  • Dates when you worked for the employer
  • Employer's name, address and phone number

We'll contact your employer and request the missing W-2.

We'll also send you a copy of Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. You can use this to file your tax return without your W-2.

See If you don't get a W-2 or your W-2 is wrong.

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