Last year my boss was a shady ***** who never gave me my w2. Only texted me a picture of it the day it was due. and I can't finish this year's without it.

[gonnaforgetthis]

He was a bit of a redneck slum lord with apartment buildings that were barely legal and paid most of his lumper employees under the table. But his pay checks didn't bounce.

But he tried dodging my requests for my w2 until the very last day and then he only texted me a picture of my w2 and I filled my tax returns from that last year. I've got my last 5 years of w2s somewhere except for that one.

These days. I could really use my returns...

[xmasbaby0]

You have quite s story, but you did not actually ask a question -- we do not understand what kind of help you want.  

You had a problem getting a W-2--but you do have an image of it--so that's a start.  Is it for 2019?  Or some other year?

You also say you have W-2's from several past years.  Did you file tax returns for those years?  If not, you can still file returns for as far back as 2016 using TurboTax, Today is the LAST day you can send in a 2016 return--after today, any 2016 refund is forfeited.

If we understand more of what you are wanting to do, we may be able to help.

[gonnaforgetthis]

Used to have a picture of it. I haven't had the misfortune of being desperate enough to work for him in almost 2 years.

And getting a copy of it from him in the first place was like pulling teeth and for some reason the system won't let me finish my return without my earnings from 2018/2019.

And it's very specific about me confirming that I am telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Which I can't because I have zero idea other than somewhere in the ball park of ~$12k

(I know I could probably report or sue him for his business practices. But I also don't really feel like trying to squeeze blood from a stone.)

[xmasbaby0]

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

[gonnaforgetthis]

Well then what are my options now that it's nearly 5 hours past due?

Was hoping for a way to fix the lack of w2 later cuz that was the one step holding up this years return going through on time... **bleep** 1099 jobs...

So how bad are the IRS's late fees or is this something that won't chew up a hundred dollars every day it isn't fixed?

Cuz in these hard times. You tell me with a straight face that the IRS will get back with me about old numbers within 2 business months.

I'm working 6 days a week and if the IRS is anything like my energy bill. I'll have $3.50 left of my ~$1,200 return by then.

[xmasbaby0]

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

E-filing for 2019 returns will be open until October 15 2020.  After that, e-filing shuts down and a 2019 return has to be mailed instead.

There are several ways to get W-2's if you cannot find your W-2 or the employer is difficult.  

You might need to phone, drop in, 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

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-an...

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

Now you have mentioned something about a "1099 job."  If you worked as an independent contractor you can report that income whether you received a 1099Misc or not.  It is self-employment income and can be entered as such with or without a document.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2903027-how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment

[StephanieC1]

You can get copies of your returns from account at irs.gov

[LeonardS]

If you’re unable to get your Form W-2 from your employer, contact the Internal Revenue Service at 800-TAX-1040. The IRS will contact your employer and request the missing Form W-2.

Provide the following information to the IRS Let them know:

• Your name, address, Social Security number, and phone number;
• Your employer’s name, address, and phone number; 
• The dates you worked for the employer; 

If, after contacting the IRS, you still do not have your Form W-2, you have two choices:

1. File your return by the April due date and use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Try to estimate your wages and withholding as best you can.

2. Ask for more time to file by using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S Individual Income Tax Return. 

@StephanieC1