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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 6:13:49 AM

Tax Year Prior to 2020: I don't have my W-2 forms, was hoping they would import from mytaxform.com

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:13:52 AM

Please review the following helpful information regarding importing your W-2's into TurboTax. After reviewing the FAQ's below, if you are unable to import, you may need to manually enter your W-2. In this case contact your employers and request a copy, or see if they have a secure website you can obtain them from.


How do I import or enter my W-2? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5723068

Why can't I import my W-2? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4254944

How do I manually enter my W-2?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4951437

Expert Alumni
Jan 20, 2020 9:32:44 AM

W2's are required to be mailed my January 31, 2020

 

Some employers release W2's prior to this through different means, but again, they have until January 31st to do this.  Keep checking the website to see if your employer has released their W'2.

New Member
Feb 14, 2020 12:21:14 PM

I do not have my w2 form

Expert Alumni
Feb 14, 2020 1:22:30 PM

If your employer participates in that, then you should be able to download your W-2. If not, you will need to enter in your W-2 manually to the system. Click the following TurboTax FAQ to read how to import a W-2: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-import-or-enter-my-w-2/00/26253

New Member
Feb 17, 2020 10:21:19 AM

How can I get it off line

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2020 11:08:13 AM

If you are unable to import, then you will need to enter the W2 information manually.  You may have gotten a paper copy in the mail or you could contact your employer to get a paper or email copy.  

Expert Alumni
Feb 26, 2020 1:57:24 PM

If your employer does not participate in the mytaxform program you will have to enter your W-2 manually.  

To enter a your W-2 follow these steps: 

  • With TurboTax open select the wages & income tab. 

  • Scroll down to the line Job(W2) 

  • Select add/edit 

  • On the page Here's your W-2 info select Add a W-2 

  • Follow the prompts to add a new W-2 

New Member
Mar 5, 2020 8:42:32 AM

Don't have w2 was hoping to file without

Expert Alumni
Mar 5, 2020 8:59:45 AM

You need to get a copy of your W2 from your employer to properly file your tax returns.  Another option is to get a wage and income transcript from the IRS.  Here is a link for the IRS transcript request. The transcript from the IRS will not, however, include any state information.   

New Member
Mar 10, 2020 11:39:35 AM

how do I go to get my form for people ready I really need it 

Expert Alumni
Mar 10, 2020 11:49:15 AM

If you didn't receive your W-2 :

  1. Contact your employer and ask him to send you a copy of your W-2 .
  2. If you can't reach your employer, call the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. The IRS will call the employer or payroll provider and advise them to send you your W-2s.
  3. Request or download Form 4506-T. You will receive W-2 transcripts which will have information reported by your employer to the IRS free of charge.

New Member
Mar 31, 2020 10:27:30 AM

I work for PeopleReady in Leesburg Florida because they told me I had to create a profile to receive my W-2s what do I do from this point forward

Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2020 10:42:22 AM

@Dustin-D-Baker

It sounds like you’re asking about importing your Form W-2 information.

If that’s the case, please see the TurboTax Help article How do I import or enter my W-2? for guidance.

New Member
Apr 23, 2020 6:39:00 AM

I need all my w-2s from 2018 please

Level 15
Apr 23, 2020 6:40:33 AM


@Dmclain85 wrote:

I need all my w-2s from 2018 please


As stated on the back of the W-2 -
Keep Copy C of Form W-2 for at least 3 years after the due date for filing your income tax return. However, to help protect your social security benefits, keep Copy C until you begin receiving social security benefits, just in case there is a question about your work record and/or earnings in a particular year.

 

TurboTax does not have a copy of the W-2 or Form 1099. It would have W-2 and Form 1099 worksheets that included the tax data from the forms that were entered. The worksheets would be included in the PDF of the tax return in the tax year the return was completed.

Copies of a Form 1099 would have to obtained from the issuer of the form.

 

To access your current or prior year online 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)

 

If you cannot obtain the W-2 from your employer, then for a fee you can get a complete copy of a W-2 from the Social Security Administration - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

You can get a free Wage and Income transcript from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return to include copies of W-2's, if you mailed the tax return and included a paper W-2, from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

See this IRS Tax Topic - http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc159.html

New Member
Feb 9, 2021 10:06:32 AM

Re: I don't have my W-2 forms, was hoping they would import from mytaxform.com

Level 15
Feb 9, 2021 10:23:25 AM


@Laverio20 wrote:

Re: I don't have my W-2 forms, was hoping they would import from mytaxform.com


Your employer provides the 2020 W-2.  Contact your employer for a copy of the W-2

Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2021 10:27:11 AM

All Forms W2 should have been mailed by employers by 31 January per the IRS.  You can use the paper copy to input the information into TurboTax. 

 

Also, even if you can't import, perhaps you can print or at least view the W2s online to enter them into TurboTax.

 

 

New Member
Feb 21, 2022 12:12:23 PM

Need copy of my W-2

Level 15
Feb 21, 2022 12:22:38 PM


@Blessed15 wrote:

Need copy of my W-2


As stated on the back of the W-2 -
Keep Copy C of Form W-2 for at least 3 years after the due date for filing your income tax return. However, to help protect your social security benefits, keep Copy C until you begin receiving social security benefits, just in case there is a question about your work record and/or earnings in a particular year.

 

TurboTax does not have a copy of the W-2 or Form 1099.
It would have a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement that included the tax data from the forms that were entered.
The forms would be included in the PDF of the tax return in the tax year the return was completed.

Copies of a Form 1099 would have to obtained from the issuer of the form.

 

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

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

 

If you cannot obtain the W-2 from your employer, then for a fee you can get a complete copy of a W-2 from the Social Security Administration - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

 

You can get a free Wage and Income transcript from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return to include copies of W-2's, if you mailed the tax return and included a paper W-2, from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

 

See this IRS Tax Topic - http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc159.html

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2022 12:23:10 PM

@Blessed15 You will need to contact your employer to get a copy of your W-2 form, that is the only place you can obtain it.