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How to I add a pay stub when I haven't received my W-2

wallsaaron775 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:47:48 GMT

Re: How to I add a pay stub when I haven't received my W-2

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:01:21 GMT

Do not try to use a pay stub. Wait for your W-2. Employers have until January 31 to issue W-2's. Pay stubs do not match the W-2 you will get.

W-2's come from your employer, and they have until January 31 to issue it. Some employers allow you to import the W-2 through the software, but for security reasons you still need information from the actual W-2 to import it. Some employers have payroll sites that will have your W-2. 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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-forms/get-copy-w-2/L8FTim9MO_US_en_US?uid=m68ee4os

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/import-enter-w-2/L55HzdeDr_US_en_US?uid=m68efe36

Re: How to I add a pay stub when I haven't received my W-2

BrittanyS — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:16:18 GMT

You do not want to use your paystub to file your tax return. As stated by xmasbaby0, employers have until January 31 to issue W-2s to employees. Entries made from using your paystubs could result in inaccurate information being reported and the need to file an amended tax return.

If you have not received your W-2 after January 31, you should contact your employer to request your W-2. If you have not received your W-2 by the end of February, you can contact the IRS and they will contact your employer. If you still haven't received your W-2, you can use your paystub to fill out form 4852 and attach the form to your tax return.

See the link below for more information about W-2s

What if I don't receive my W-2?