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Taxpayer has not received W-2

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Verify your address with the employer

Use this when you need to confirm why your W-2 was not delivered.

It may have been returned because of an incorrect or incomplete address, so the taxpayer should be sure to verify the correct address when contacting the employer. The taxpayer should then allow the employer a reasonable amount of time to re-mail or issue Form W-2.

Step 2: If you still do not receive it by February 15th, contact the IRS

Use this when the employer has not reissued or re-mailed your W-2 in time.

If the W-2 is still not received by February 15th, the taxpayer can contact the IRS for assistance. The toll-free number is (800) 829-1040.

When the taxpayer calls, he or she should have the following information with them:

• The employer's name and complete address, Employer Identification Number (if known) and telephone number.
• Taxpayer's name, address, Social Security Number, and telephone number.
• An estimate of the wages you earned, the Federal income tax withheld, and the dates you began and ended employment.

Step 3: If you misplaced your W-2, request a replacement from the employer

Use this when you had the W-2 but it is now missing.

If the taxpayer misplaced the W-2, the employer should be contacted to replace the lost form with a reissued W-2. The employer is allowed to charge a fee for replacing a lost W-2.

Step 4: If you cannot receive a W-2 by the tax filing deadline, consider Form 4852 (last resort)

Use this only if you cannot get your W-2 in time to file.

If the taxpayer is unable to receive a W-2 by the tax filing deadline, you may use Form 4852. Using this form will delay any refund due because the IRS may verify any information submitted with this form. Follow all instructions on this form. Form 4852 should only be used as a last resort.

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