Mail tax return with Copy A of W2

tracygerrard — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:06:55 GMT

I lost my W2 and I asked for a copy from my employer. My employer give me a Copy A, which said 'For Social Security Administration, photocopies are not acceptable'. Does it also work for me to file my tax return

Yes, it'll work. When you asked your employer for the W-...

ThomasM — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:06:56 GMT

Yes, it'll work. When you asked your employer for the W-2, they simply gave you the top copy (copy A). If you're filing on paper, you'll include that copy A with the return (but make a copy for yourself so you have it for your records).

If you're e-filing, then you won't need to send the W-2 to IRS unless they request it at a later date.

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Mail tax return with Copy A of W2

Yes, it'll work. When you asked your employer for the W-...