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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 6:12:47 PM

I lost my w2 form where can i get a new one?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 6:12:49 PM

If your employer uses a company that is an import partner with TurboTax then you can try to import your W-2.  If not you will need to get another copy from your employer. to get another copy to file your tax return or try to enter your W-2 as a substitute W-2. Please view the TurboTax FAQ below for instructions on how to import your W-2.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3389204 

Returning Member
Nov 22, 2019 7:29:20 AM

I need a copy of my 2018 W 2 forms

Level 15
Nov 22, 2019 7:50:17 AM

@Marty21943 

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

Intuit Alumni
Jan 25, 2020 3:26:21 PM

1183 helpful votes

How can I get a copy of my W-2?

Although you may have previously filed with us, we didn't save a copy of your W-2. If you used our mobile app to snap a picture of your W-2, it's not saved on your device.

Your best bet is to ask your employer or payroll department for another copy of your W-2.

Here are some more options:

New Member
Jan 31, 2020 9:37:36 AM

I use to work for staff management at Kellogg's and I haven't received.y w-2 forms yet how can I get them 

Level 15
Jan 31, 2020 9:39:09 AM

Call your employer and ask for another copy and check if they have your right address.

New Member
Feb 6, 2020 2:33:23 PM

I need help finding a w2

Expert Alumni
Feb 6, 2020 2:38:03 PM

If you haven't received your W-2 yet, contact your employer. If your employer will not provide it, IRS.gov has remedies:

 

Call the IRS

Taxpayers who are unable to get a copy from their employer by the end of February may call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for a substitute W-2. The IRS will send a letter to the employer on taxpayers’ behalf. When they call, taxpayers need their:

  • Name, address, Social Security number and phone number.
  • Employer’s name, address and phone number.
  • Employment dates.
  • Estimate of wages and federal income tax withheld. Use a final pay stub for these amounts.

 

 

 

@Shaycooper

Expert Alumni
Feb 18, 2020 9:47:45 AM

Contact your company and ask for another copy of the W-2.

For other options check How do I get a copy of my 2018 W-2..I can't find my copy??

Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2020 3:24:46 PM

Please contact your employer to try to get a copy of your W-2.

 

See also this TurboTax Help explaining how to contact the IRS if you have not received your W-2 by February 15.

 

If you cannot get a copy of your W-2, then you may be able to file your return using a “substitute W-2” but you will not be able to electronically file your return.  To do this, you would need have your final pay stub from December and file using the numbers on that final pay stub.  See here.

 

 

New Member
Mar 31, 2020 9:40:49 AM

How can i file my taxes? I lost my w-2 s it was under 500.00 dollars 

Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2020 9:50:35 AM

You need to contact your previous employer and get a copy of your W2.

New Member
Apr 14, 2020 12:09:49 PM

How o can get new one?

 

New Member
Apr 16, 2020 7:05:22 AM

Lost my w2 2018 were can I get a new one 

Level 15
Apr 16, 2020 7:10:09 AM

@Edlover

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).

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

New Member
Apr 17, 2020 9:39:22 AM

I lost my w2 where can I get another copy

Level 15
Apr 17, 2020 9:51:36 AM

@Jaz93Mex

W-2's come from your employer, and they have until Jan. 31 to issue it.  Some employers allow you to import the W-2 through the software, but for security reasons you still need information from the actual W-2 to import it.  You might need to phone, email and/or snail mail an old employer to make sure they know where to send your W-2.

 

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

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1934390-how-do-i-import-my-W-2

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2588751-why-can-t-i-import-my-w-2

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2938482-how-do-i-take-a-picture-of-my-w-2-in-turbotax-online

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/income/help/what-if-it-s-february-but-i-still-don-t-have-my-w-2/00/25998

 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc154

 

 

Other ways to get W-2’s:

 

Pay Social Security $86 per W-2:

 

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

New Member
Apr 26, 2020 5:48:56 PM

Plz help

New Member
May 4, 2020 6:44:13 PM

I lost my w2 form 2018

New Member
May 4, 2020 6:45:31 PM

I need a copy of my w2 2018

 

Employee Tax Expert
May 4, 2020 9:09:57 PM

It depends.               

 

If your employer at that time is still in business, you should try to contact them first to see if they can send you a copy of your W-2 Form from that year.

 

If you are unsuccessful there, you can always refer to the following information on the IRS website.  You can either request a copy if you submitted a copy of your W-2 with your tax return.  Or you can contact the Social Security administration to request a copy as well.

 

IRS request for W-2 Forms

New Member
May 21, 2020 2:42:23 PM

Hello I need to get my 2018 tact return that ive lost

Level 15
May 21, 2020 2:43:23 PM


@Dtownes1234 wrote:

Hello I need to get my 2018 tact return that ive lost


To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Expert Alumni
Jun 24, 2020 12:25:22 PM

@Foxxguru

 

If you haven't received your W-2 yet or you lost it, contact your employer. If your employer will not provide it, IRS.gov has remedies:

 

Call the IRS

Taxpayers who are unable to get a copy from their employer by the end of February may call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for a substitute W-2. The IRS will send a letter to the employer on taxpayers’ behalf. When they call, taxpayers need their:

  • Name, address, Social Security number and phone number.
  • Employer’s name, address and phone number.
  • Employment dates.
  • Estimate of wages and federal income tax withheld. Use a final pay stub for these amounts.