Yes, it possible to file your tax return using just a W-2 summary. But please read the rest of this answer for a full discussion of the subject.
If the W-2 summary you now have contains all of the important information that a complete and original W-2 has, such as individual dollar amounts and letter codes for all of the usual W-2 boxes, 1 through 20 (as applicable), then you will be able to use this summary sheet just as if you would if you had the original W-2 right in front of you.
If you are e-filing, rather than filing by paper in the traditional manner, the IRS will never need to see your actual W-2. Therefore, an accurate and detailed summary will be more than satisfactory. If this description fits you, then simply complete and e-file your tax return, as normal, in TurboTax -- you will be fine, and you can stop reading here.
On the other hand, if the W-2 summary sheet is missing critical information, such as boxes / lines for the amount of federal and / or state income taxes withheld, then you'll need to at least try to get a replacement W-2 (not simply a summary) according to the following IRS process.
Federal law says that your employer has until the end of January to
mail your W-2 to you. As the employee, you are then required to wait at least until
February 15th to contact the IRS and ask for permission to file without a normal
W-2 (or full information that can extract from a summary sheet). You will be asked by the IRS to attempt to contact your
employer again and ask about mailing an accurate duplicate of the
original W-2 statement.
After that time, and after receiving permission
from the IRS by telephone, you can file your tax return using your
paycheck stubs, W-2 summary sheet, or other (incomplete) documentation as a "best guess" estimate.
Yes, it possible to file your tax return using just a W-2 summary. But please read the rest of this answer for a full discussion of the subject.
If the W-2 summary you now have contains all of the important information that a complete and original W-2 has, such as individual dollar amounts and letter codes for all of the usual W-2 boxes, 1 through 20 (as applicable), then you will be able to use this summary sheet just as if you would if you had the original W-2 right in front of you.
If you are e-filing, rather than filing by paper in the traditional manner, the IRS will never need to see your actual W-2. Therefore, an accurate and detailed summary will be more than satisfactory. If this description fits you, then simply complete and e-file your tax return, as normal, in TurboTax -- you will be fine, and you can stop reading here.
On the other hand, if the W-2 summary sheet is missing critical information, such as boxes / lines for the amount of federal and / or state income taxes withheld, then you'll need to at least try to get a replacement W-2 (not simply a summary) according to the following IRS process.
Federal law says that your employer has until the end of January to
mail your W-2 to you. As the employee, you are then required to wait at least until
February 15th to contact the IRS and ask for permission to file without a normal
W-2 (or full information that can extract from a summary sheet). You will be asked by the IRS to attempt to contact your
employer again and ask about mailing an accurate duplicate of the
original W-2 statement.
After that time, and after receiving permission
from the IRS by telephone, you can file your tax return using your
paycheck stubs, W-2 summary sheet, or other (incomplete) documentation as a "best guess" estimate.