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posted Sep 4, 2019 5:24:32 AM

Do you keep previous w2s on file

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Level 15
Sep 10, 2019 9:48:23 AM

Sorry, but TurboTax doesn't keep copies of W-2s.  The programs use the information from the tax documents to calculate your tax return, but do not have actual copies of your tax documents.  See the TurboTax FAQ below for information on getting copies of your W-2.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-w-2/01/26328

Level 15
Sep 10, 2019 11:07:15 AM

I NEED A COPY OF MY W-2  (or 1099)

TurboTax does not have a copy of your W-2—the Wage & Tax Statement—issued to you by your employer, (nor does TurboTax have copies of your 1099’s).   You should always save those documents for your own records. You could ask the employer(s) for copies or you can get a copy from Social Security (for a fee of $86).

If you saved a pdf of your completed tax return, the worksheets will show the W-2 information you entered, but not the actual W-2.

To get a copy of a W-2 from Social Security https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/transcript-or-copy-of-form-w-2/transcript-or-copy-of-form-w-2

 

You can get a wage and income transcript from the IRS:  It will not show the actual W-2, 1099’s, etc, but will show the income information the IRS received.  It will not, however, show your state information. It will only show the federal information.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2561916-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-w-2