I get random questions throughout tax season that don’t necessarily warrant a lengthy explanation, so instead of writing separate posts to address each one, I am going to post the questions and simple answers on this page.
Questions about Personal Income Tax Returns and Related Issues
Q: I lost my W-2. How do I get a replacement?
A: Your employer issued your original W-2, so that’s where you should look for a replacement form. You may have more than one option for recovering a lost w-2. The first should be to call your company’s payroll or tax department and ask that a replacement W-2 form be sent to you. In the meantime, if you are trying to prepare your initial return and simply want a particular amount off the form (like total wages reported in box 1 or federal income tax withheld), then your company representative may be able to give you that information over the phone. Your second option could be downloading a replacement W-2 from the company website. These days, tax forms are often provided for your convenience through a secure online portal, and you may be able to pull up the necessary information that way.
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