How to Get a Duplicate W-2
- 1). If you haven't received your W2 by the end of January, plane to receive it by the first or second week of February. Because employers have until January 31 to mail out W2 forms, you should allow mailing time to receive it.
- 2). Contact your employer after the second week in February if you have not received your W2. If the company is large, go directly to the human resources department to inquire about your W2. Find out if it was mailed, the date the W2 was mailed and check the mailing address the employer has on file for you to make sure there are no errors.
- 3). Request another W2. If it looks like you won't get the original W2 from your employer, or you have lost it, ask your employer to provide another one. Some employers charge a small fee for issuing duplicate W2s.
- 4). Use IRS Form 4852 if you are unable to get another W2. Download this form by visiting irs.gov. The IRS will accept this form in lieu of a W2 if you are not able to acquire a duplicate W2 to include with your tax return.
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