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New Member
posted Apr 11, 2024 7:08:13 AM

What happens if I am missing a w-2?

I have moved multiple times in the last few years and I do not have a w-2 from a previous job in a different state.

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Level 15
Apr 11, 2024 7:19:15 AM

You have to make every effort possible to get the missing W-2(s).   If you file without them, you will be filing an incorrect tax return that will likely come under review by the IRS.   Every employer that issued a W-2 to you also sent a copy to the IRS with your SSN on it, so the IRS looks for all of it on your return.

 

TurboTax does not have your W-2.   W-2’s come from employers.  There is not a federal or national website that provides W-2’s. 

 

Some employers have payroll sites that will have your W-2. 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

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1934390-how-do-i-import-my-W-2

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2588751-why-can-t-i-import-my-w-2

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2938482-how-do-i-take-a-picture-of-my-w-2-in-turbotax-onlin

 

 

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

 

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Level 15
Apr 11, 2024 7:19:15 AM

You have to make every effort possible to get the missing W-2(s).   If you file without them, you will be filing an incorrect tax return that will likely come under review by the IRS.   Every employer that issued a W-2 to you also sent a copy to the IRS with your SSN on it, so the IRS looks for all of it on your return.

 

TurboTax does not have your W-2.   W-2’s come from employers.  There is not a federal or national website that provides W-2’s. 

 

Some employers have payroll sites that will have your W-2. 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

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1934390-how-do-i-import-my-W-2

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2588751-why-can-t-i-import-my-w-2

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2938482-how-do-i-take-a-picture-of-my-w-2-in-turbotax-onlin

 

 

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

 

New Member
Apr 15, 2024 6:10:16 AM

Thank you!! I was able to get a hold of it.