Federal law requires all employers to send employees W-2 statements no matter how low earnings or wages are. These W-2 statements can be sent in either paper or digital form and must be received by employees no later than January 31 of the following year. Employers must also file a copy of employee W-2s with the IRS.

Will my previous employer mail my W-2?

Under federal law, employers must send employees their prior year’s W-2 statement by Jan. 31 so employees can use the information to file their federal and state income tax returns. If employers make W-2s available electronically, they must give the former employee notice either by mail, by e-mail or in person.

What if my W-2 is lost in the mail?

Call the IRS. If you’ve contacted your employer and followed up, but you still haven’t received your W-2 from your employer by the end of February, the IRS recommends you contact them. The number to call is 800-829-1040.

How long does it take to receive a W-2 in the mail?

Employers have until Jan. 31, 2019 to send the 2018 Form W-2 earnings statement to their employees. If an employer is mailing Forms W-2 to their employees, they must be postmarked by Jan. 31, so it may take a week or so to arrive.

How can I get a copy of a lost W-2?

If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee.

Why did I get a W-2 form in the mail?

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Where can I get a copy of my current year W-2?

The quickest way to obtain a copy of your current year Form W-2 is through your employer. Your employer first submits Form W-2 to SSA; after SSA processes it, they transmit the federal tax information to the IRS.

How long does it take to get a W-2 from previous employer?

Although the IRS has a guideline of 2 weeks for postal delivery of your W-2 documents, this doesn’t mean that you need to sit and wait for it to arrive. Here are a few things you can do to try and speed up the process to get your refund: Check that your employer, previous or current, has mailed the form.

Do you need a transcript for Form W-2?

This transcript doesn’t include any state or local tax information reported by your employer to SSA on Form W-2. If you e-filed your tax return or you didn’t attach your Form W-2 to your paper return, then use one of the transcript options above.