How do I get a W2 from a company that went out of business in early 2015?

[we-re-the-millers]

I only worked there for 2 months before I moved out of state and got another job.  Months later I learned the company went under.  How do I get a W2 from a company no longer in business?

[AnnaB · Accepted solution]

You may still receive a Form W-2 from them, legally they are still required to send one.

In the event you don't receive one, you can file a substitute W-2 using your last pay stub.  This is reported on Form 4852.

The IRS requests that you wait until February 14 to prepare this form and file a substitute W-2.  You also are supposed to attempt to make an effort to get the form.  If the company is out of business, you can indicate that.

When you enter this form in TurboTax, you would enter it as if it is a W-2.  You can contact us again when that time comes if you need assistance with using your pay stub to enter this information.

After you click Continue after entering the W-2 information, the program will ask Do any of these uncommon situations apply to this W-2?  You would have to check the box for Substitute form, then click yes to prepare Form 4852.

TurboTax will walk you through any descriptions that need to be typed and advise you to send the form to the Social Security Administration.

[rquery90]

I find myself in the same predicament. Worst case scenario; what if I am unable to locate the last paystub from the company that is no longer in service?

[AnnaB]

While they recommend that you use the last pay stub for your substitute W-2, if this is not possible, your best estimate of wages and withholding is acceptable.  However, you have to tell the IRS how you determined the amounts.

If you have your check amounts, you may be able to find a check calculator and back in to the withholding amounts.

You can always contact the IRS for assistance at 1-800-829-1040 and they will try to contact the employer or send you the substitute W-2 form.  You can also complete this form yourself.

[powelll18]

Do you have your last pay stub? You can use that and also you can call the IRS to request a wage transcript

[AnnaB]

A wage transcript is based off of year-end tax forms filed.  If a W-2 is not filed, it likely won't show up on the wage transcript.

[we-re-the-millers]

Thank you.  I've left phone messages with my old boss about this, but she hasn't returned my calls.  It's been 11 months since I last worked there and with a MI to FL move, I have to dig deep to find that last pay stub.  Thank you very much for your help!

[Calvin2218]

The job I was working went out of business an I am trying to get my W-2 how can I get it I have call several times to contact the owner but they will not answering my calls can you tell me what to do next 

[MaryK4]

You can go to the IRS website and request a WAGE AND INCOME transcript for 2015.  It will have the information as the company reported to the IRS.  Go to Get Transcript.

[Hahnbrenda35]

In 2015-2016 I worked for Britain machining in wichita ks.

Brittain machine

2520 south Sheridan st. Wichita, ks 67217

I need a way to get my w-2's. 

Thank you so much

[DoninGA]

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@Hahnbrenda35 wrote:

In 2015-2016 I worked for Britain machining in wichita ks.

Brittain machine

2520 south Sheridan st. Wichita, ks 67217

I need a way to get my w-2's. 

Thank you so much

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If you cannot obtain the W-2 from your employer, then for a fee you can get a complete copy of a W-2 from the Social Security Administration - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

You can get a free Wage and Income transcript from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

[AlexaRae22]

How do I get my W2 from Kmart that is no longer in business

[LeonardS]

You can obtain transcripts of your W-2s from the IRS.  This link to the IRS web page Welcome to Get Transcript has directions on how to obtain copies of your W-2.  The IRS keeps copies of W-2s for 10 years.

[melodiebenford]

Perfect advice!!!    ... only issue is that your link was funky. But I googled it and found it!

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

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

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

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

[melodiebenford]

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

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

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