What to do if your W-2 is missing

3.  If you haven't received your W-2 and you just can't wait and want to do your taxes now, you can use your last paycheck stub.  You can also file by doing this and attaching IRS form 48522.  Check your email.  Financial companies and social networking sites are sending them to your email box which makes it very convenient.  Some employers are now also doing it this year.  Don't forget your junk mail box, too.1.  First contact your employer to make sure they were mailed out and they have your correct address.  If they have your wrong address they will send you another one with the correct address.View the list ยป
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Whether you moved, you have lost it or want to file early you may be wondering what to do if your W-2 is missing. Don't worry, there are several ways that you can go about getting a reissued W-2 or track down where it is at. The IRS asks that you wait till at least mid February before you call them for help though, but with these steps you may not need to call them at all. If by mid February you still haven't received your W-2, you can always call the IRS at 800-829-1040 and ask for help.

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  • 1.  First contact your employer to make sure they were mailed out and they have your correct address.  If they have your wrong address they will send you another one with the correct address.
  • 2.  Check your email.  Financial companies and social networking sites are sending them to your email box which makes it very convenient.  Some employers are now also doing it this year.  Don't forget your junk mail box, too.
  • 3.  If you haven't received your W-2 and you just can't wait and want to do your taxes now, you can use your last paycheck stub.  You can also file by doing this and attaching IRS form 4852
  • 4.  If your employer is no longer in business, and you don't know what happened to them, you can get help by contacting the IRS and they can locate the owners of the company for you.
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