I did not work last year but would like to file so the IRS has a record. How do I file a W2 if i did not have an employer and made zero income?

User1748090 · ‎March 27, 2020

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 27, 2020

You cannot file a W-2 if you don't have one. A W-2 is the Wage and Tax Statement issued to you by an employer.

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User1748090 · ‎March 27, 2020

Thank you for your response. Is there any form i can submit to have a record? This article says it's perfectly legal to file a return showing zero income and that it may be a good idea.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/can-i-file-an-income-tax-return-if-i-dont-have-a...

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 27, 2020

Go ahead and file according to the link you have. But you will not be able to e-file a zero income return. It will have to be mailed.

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User1748090 · ‎March 27, 2020

Cheers.

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I did not work last year but would like to file so the IRS has a record. How do I file a W2 if i did not have an employer and made zero income?