Honestly don't know how many W2's I have.

[mikeyg0925]

I honestly can't remember how many if any jobs be giving me w2 this year. I wanna file soon as possible. HELPS! ME!

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

The IRS will start processing returns on January 23, 2017.  Until then, any returns that have been e-filed will sit there on the server.  Please be sure you really have all the information needed to file your return, such as your W-2 (NOT your last pay stub) or 1099’s, healthcare forms, etc.  Employers and financial institutions have until January 31 to issue W-2’s, 1099’s, 1098’s, etc.In some instances, they will not even be sent until sometime in February.  Some state forms are not yet available, which is yet another reason to be patient and wait awhile to file.  Filing too early and discovering you have errors and omissions will cause you more aggravation than having to wait.  If you are seeking the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS will not issue your refund before February 15, 2017, which means it cannot arrive in your account before February 27, 2017 or later.

[mikeyg0925]

Okay but thing is my drivers license has diff address where I lived an prior jobs to my current one would use that address. So idk how I'm going to know if I actually have all my w-2'st, and also I am not filling either of those credits in my refund.

[xmasbaby0]

Every W-2 is reported to the IRS, by the employer, so you must report all of your W-2's on your tax return. Under-reporting your income is a big no no.   You need to contact those former employers and make sure they have the correct address to send your W-2.

[mikeyg0925]

That's just it, honest I know it sounds really stupid. But, I really cannot remember their names or nevertheless if there even are any. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. I'm bad at explaining things.

[xmasbaby0]

Hopefully your mail is being forwarded from your old address to your current one, so that you will receive your W-2's if they are sent to the old address.Did you submit a change of address to the US Post Office?   Since the IRS will not begin processing tax returns for several weeks, you have time to think about where you worked and earned paychecks from during 2016, so that you can contact those employers.  If you file a tax return without even one of your W-2's, and then receive it later, you have to go through the hassle of preparing an amended tax return.

[mesquitebean]

Are there any relatives or friends who might remember where you worked?

[DianeC958]

Please wait to file until the first part of February.  All tax documents are mailed at the lastest on January 31, 2020.  Once they are mailed it will take a few days for you to receive them.

I understand that you would like to file as soon as possible, but if you file and then receive another W-2 you will need to amend your return.

Link to Deadline Dates for W-2 2019 tax documents

@Tyrohalb