I’m retired. What W-2 form do I need have no other income.

tibbs2659 · ‎April 12, 2026

Vanessa A

You would not have a W-2 if you were retired. You would likely have a 1099-R if you are receiving a pension or retirement account distributions or a SSA-1099 if you are receiving social security income.

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xmasbaby0

If you did not work for an employer you will not have a W-2. W-2's come from employers. If you are retired, you might have other forms of income such as Social Security, pension income, investment income, income from a retirement account like an IRA or 401k....etc etc. etc.

What tax documents do you have? If you have literally NO income, then you do not have a reason to file a tax return.

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