Taxes for 2018

[melissaasumpter]

I did not do my taxes for 2018, how can I get the w2 for that year? 

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

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

Here are some more options:

• Order a copy from the Social Security Administration. It's free if you need it for Social Security-related reasons; otherwise, it's $86 per request.
• Order a full copy of your return from the IRS for $50, which will also include your W-2.
• Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge. 
• They're not exact copies, but they contain everything on your W-2 except the state and local information.

[melissaasumpter]

I Don't work for that company any longer. It was bought out. 

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

Well I wouldn't have know that.  Other than the other suggesting, I don't know how you would get a W-2 for you.

Form W-2 Missing? IRS Can Help

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/form-w-2-missing-irs-can-help

[Dthompkins]

I am trying to file taxes for 2018. I need not to get the 2020 form.

[xmasbaby0]

@Dthompkins 

You cannot use the online program for a 2018 return.  Online is ONLY for 2020--no other year.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017, 2018 and 2019 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2017, 2018, or 2019 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

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.

[MFolks5]

Can I still apply for 2018 taxes

[xmasbaby0]

@MFolks5 There is a reply directly above your own post that tells you what to do if you need to prepare and file a 2018 return.   Return to the thread you posted in, scroll up and read.