If the W-2 is not available, here are the steps to take to get your W-2.
- You can try to import it on TurboTax. (See the process below).
- Contact your employer Contact your employer to see if the W-2 has ben sent, and request a duplicate.
- Go online, many employers have an online service to provide document like W-2's.
- Contact the IRS: If you could not get it from your employer you can contact the IRS.
- You can call toll-free at 1-800-829-1040 or contact a Taxpayer Assistance Center Local IRS Office.
- You can request a transcript
- You must provide your
- name,
- address, city and state (including zip code),
- Social Security Number,
- phone number,
- Employer’s name,
- address, city and state (including zip code), and
- employer's phone number
- As a last resort, if you have a pay stub you ban complete a for 4852 Substitute for Form W-2
To import your W-2 you will have to have some confirming information.
If you need more time, you can file for an extension with TurboTax.
See TurboTax Desktop in How do I file an IRS tax extension?
If you owe taxes, you must pay by April 15th.
To file for extension in the TurboTax program
- On the menu bar on the left that shows.
- Select Tax Tools
- On the drop-down select Tools
- There will be 4 green boxes
- Select Tax Topics
- Type Extension
- You can start the extension process
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