The Internal Revenue Service does not provide copies of form W-2, and you should contact the payroll department or employer for a replacement.
You can order a transcript showing information from your tax returns for specific years online or by calling 800-908-9946. There is generally a fee for transcripts, but it is less than the cost of tax return copies.
Is there any way to get a transcript or copy of Form W-2 online?
You can order a transcript showing information from your tax returns for specific years online or by calling 800-908-9946. There is generally a fee for transcripts, but it is less than the cost of tax return copies.
You can order W-2s (transcripts) online! Go to www.irs.gov and click on Order a Return or Account Transcript in the upper right corner of the home page. You must sign up for an account to access this service. Ordering online is secure, and the information will be available immediately after you place your order.
There are two ways to contact the IRS:
1) Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-1040, Monday through Friday during local business hours, but please have your tax return available when you call.
2) Send us a letter with the same information as on your tax return and mail it to:
Internal Revenue Service
1300 Commerce St., Stop 6055 AUSC3, Covington, KY 41011-6055
Include your name, address, Social Security Number, or Employer Identification Number, the year(s) for which you need a return or account transcript, and your daytime telephone number in your correspondence. We will usually mail the information about three weeks from the date we receive your letter.
If you request copies of tax returns, include $50 for each tax year requested. If you live in a Presidentially declared disaster area, there is no charge for copies of your tax return.
Frequently Asked Question and Answers
What is Form W-2?
Form W-2 (officially called “Wage and Tax Statement”) is a form released by employers to the IRS and employees showing how much money was earned, what federal taxes were taken out of your paycheck, etc. The form is typically completed in January, but employers are allowed to provide the forms sooner. You usually need to complete your tax return or file for extensions by April 15th each year. It is essential to keep your form W-2 because it will help you complete your tax return accurately.
Who can I contact for a copy of Form W-2?
You should contact the payroll department or employer for a replacement. Your business (or former business) can mail you up to two copies of your W-2 if it has already filed the forms with the Social Security Administration and the IRS.
How do I order my tax transcript?
To purchase W-2s, you must first set up an account with the IRS. You can do this by going to www.irs.gov and clicking ‘Order a Return or Account Transcript’ in the upper right corner of the home page. There is a fee for transcripts, but it is less than the cost of tax return copies.
You can order W-2s (transcripts) online! Go to www.irs.gov and click on Order a Return or Account Transcript in the upper right corner of the home page. You must sign up for an account to access this service. Ordering online is secure, and the information will be available immediately after you place your order.
Can I get a copy of past Form W-2?
Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Service doesn’t provide copies of past tax forms. However, you can access your tax return information online for free with one account on the official IRS website. Here’s how:
- Log in with an existing MyFTB account or create a new one by going to ftb.ca.gov/myftb/.
- Select the ‘Tax Refund’ tab.
- Click on the blue type-ahead search box, and type in “W2”. You should see a list of matching results for all your W-2 forms from past tax years. If you have more than one account, select it from the account dropdown to view your W-2 for that account.
If you request copies of your tax return through your e-services account, fees apply. For information about ordering transcripts and copies of past returns online or by mail, please visit www.irs.gov/ordertran.