Never Filed W-2

[Mydogluna17]

Hello, 

I’m here because I need urgent help. I’ve never filed my W-2 in the 4 years I’ve worked. Only because I would always chose to pay taxes every check and always made under a certain amount of money. I wasn’t aware you still needed to file. Now I have to do all the taxes for every year I didn’t file but I don’t have those old W-2 what should I do. Please advise me in any way you can and I will do whatever it takes to solve this issue.

[MindyB]

You may not have needed to file- In 2024, if you made  less than $14,600 (and less than $400 of self-employment income), and did not have federal income taxes withheld that you'd like a refund of, then you don't need to file a federal tax return.  The state rules vary, so you'll need to check your state rules to see if you're required to file a state return.

If you've determined you do need to file tax returns, you can contact your company's payroll department to help you get access to your W-2 online.  If that is unsuccessful, you can request they mail a paper copy to your home address.  The IRS will also assist you, you can contact the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center here: Taxpayer Assistance Center Office Locator

[Scott172]

The IRS provides tax history and W-2 transcript information for up to 10 years and copies of tax returns for up to seven years.

Use the “IRS Order a Transcript” application to view and print your tax transcript(s) immediately. You may also call the IRS self-service line at 1-800-908-9946 to order your transcript(s).

If you order by phone, follow the prompts and select 3, then 1 to quickly complete your order.

Once you get your IRS tax transcript order form, complete it, sign it and send it to the address listed in the instructions. This printout will not include W-2 or state and local information. Take into account that you cannot use the online method if you want the transcript sent to an address that is different from what the IRS has on file for you.