What To Do If You're Missing Your W2

Meg Marco — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:30:14 EST

It's February 1st and you don't have your W2? Fear not. Tax Cat will help.

Option 1: Wait a little longer. It might be coming. Call your payroll department and ask them wassup.

Option 2: Call the IRS. Your employer is legally required to send you your W2. Tax Cat sez:

1) Have the employer's name and address handy.
2) Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040
3) Press 1
4) Press 2
5) Wait for the operator. Tell them that despite your efforts, your employer hasn't sent you a W-2.

This will result in a nasty letter from the IRS to your employer instructing them to send your damn W2 or else. Click here to see a photo of one of Tax Cat's happy clients.

3) Do without. If you just can't get a copy of your W2, you'll need to fill out Form 4852 (PDF) This is your last resort. Using this form can delay your return while the IRS figures out of you're full of it or not.

Missing Your Form W-2? [IRS]
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Hunt Down Your Missing W-2s and 1099s

Meg Marco — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:56 EST

The deadline for mailing W-2s and 1099s was Jan. 31, so if you don't have yours yet...they're probably lost in the mail. Don't panic, Blueprint for Financial Prosperity has some tips to help track them down.

W-2:
The first step is to call your employer and ask for a new one. If that doesn't work, you can call the IRS for help at (800) 829-1040. If that still doesn't work, you will need to file Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement (PDF 29K)

1099:
Since 1099s don't need to be included with your return, you can simply call your accounts and ask them what they reported. If you have accounts earning interest and did not get a 1099, you can call the bank and request a print out. —MEGHANN MARCO

Where To Get Missing W-2 and 1099s Forms [Blueprint for Financial Prosperity]
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What To Do If You're Missing Your W2

Hunt Down Your Missing W-2s and 1099s