w2s - how can I get my w-2s

[kevinrosendahl]

I entered my W-2 on the pages I filled to file taxes but it was not in my tax return. Can I go back to what I filled out in March and get the W-2?

[macuser_22]

TurboTax does not have your W-2.

You should have your W-2's Your employer was required by law to get them to you no later then Jan 31, 2020. You are required to keep them for at least 3 years in case the IRS asks for them.

The PDF printout of your tax return contains the W-2 worksheets that contain the information that you entered, but not the actual W-2. You can download the PDF and all worksheets.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4192470

If you need a copy of your W-2 then ask your employer.

You can get a free "Wage and Income" transcript form the IRS but that is is not a copy of the W-2 and contains no state information.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

You can get an exact copy of the W-2 from the Social Security Administration for $81 per copy.
https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

If you are looking for your actual W-2, TurboTax does not have it.  TurboTax has a Wage & Income statement with the information you entered from your W-2.  You can go back into your return & go to the Wage & Income section to see what you entered.  If you can't back into your return, click on Add a State (you are not actually adding a state, it just gets you back into your return.

How can I get a copy of my W-2?

Although you may have previously filed with TurboTax, they don't save a copy of your W-2.

If you used our mobile app to snap a picture of your W-2, it's not saved on your device.

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.