Copy 1 is issued to any applicable state, city or local tax department. Copy D is retained by the employer. As an employee, you get three copies of your form W-2. Those three copies must be issued by January 31 of each year.

How can I find out where my W-2 was sent?

Tracking Down a Lost W-2

1. Contact your employer. Ask whether and when the W-2 was mailed.
2. Contact the IRS. If you do not receive your W-2 by February 16, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040.
3. File your return.
4. Amend your return.

Can you tell your tax return from W-2?

The IRS requires employers to report wage and salary information for employees on Form W-2. Your W-2 also reports the amount of federal, state and other taxes withheld from your paycheck. As an employee, the information on your W-2 is extremely important when preparing your tax return.

How do I change my W-2 form?

To correct a Form W-2 you have already submitted, file a Form W-2c with a separate Form W-3c for each year needing correction. File a Form W-3c whenever you file a Form W-2c, even if you are only filing a Form W-2c to correct an employee’s name or Social Security number (SSN).

When do you get your W-2 tax form?

Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do:

Do you need to file an amended W-2?

You need to know what specifically was corrected on the W-2. If the correction does not have to do with income or withholding amounts, it is likely that you only need to keep the form for your records. If the W-2c changes information on your tax return, however, you will need to file an amended return for this year’s tax year.

Do you have to include all of your W-2s?

All of your wage income is potentially taxable, so you should include all of your W-2s when you file. You can’t ignore wages under a certain amount, and the proper way to enter them is to include each W-2 separately. Note that in some cases, you may not be required to file a tax return.

What to do if you haven’t received your IRS Form W2?

If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: Contact your Employer. Ask your employer (or former employer) for a copy. Be sure they have your correct address. Call the IRS.