Can i get a copy of w2 online

We can give you copies or printouts of your Forms W-2 for any year from 1978 to the present. You can get free copies if you need them for a Social Security-related reason. But there is a fee of $126 per request if you need them for an unrelated reason. You can also get a transcript or copy of your Form W-2 from the Internal Revenue Service. However, state and local tax information isn’t available if you e-filed your tax return.

Some examples of non-Social Security program purposes are:

• Filing federal or state tax returns.
• Providing income information for workers’ compensation.
• Establishing residency.
• Establishing entitlement to private pension benefits.

If you do not give a reason, we assume you need the forms for non-program purposes.

When you write to us, be sure to include:

• Your Social Security number (SSN).
• The exact name shown on your Social Security card.
• Any different names shown on your W-2.
• Your complete mailing address.
• The year(s) for which you need copies.
• Your daytime telephone number.
• The reason for your request.

Send your request with a check or money order payable to the Social Security Administration. Please include your SSN on the check or money order. You also can pay with a credit card by completing Form-714. Regular credit card rules apply.

Although you may have previously filed with us, we didn't save a copy of your W-2. And if you used our mobile app to snap a picture of your W-2, it also hasn't been saved on your device.

Your best bet is to ask your employer or payroll department for another copy of your W-2.

Here are some more options:

With more than 150 million W-2’s available online, finding yours may be very easy by using the TurboTax or H&R Block W2 finder to access yours.

TurboTax and H&R Block are online tax preparation companies with a free W2 search and import function, enabling you to find your W2 online quickly.

You have the option to import your W2 into your tax return instantly. This service is fast, free, easy and automatically places your information where it needs to go in your tax return.

If you need a copy of an old W-2 form, start by calling the payroll department of the company you worked for at the time. If you can’t contact the company, call the person who prepares your taxes and ask them if they can obtain a copy of your old W-2 for you. Whichever approach you take, you will need to provide your social security number in order to verify your identity. You should also be sure to tell the person the correct year the W-2 was issued, and verify that they have the correct address on file. Keep reading the article if you want to learn more from our Civil Litigator co-author, such as how to get a copy of your W-2 forms from the IRS.

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You may request a transcript of your New York State wage and withholding totals for a previous year. Once we verify your identity, we will mail you a New York State wage and tax transcript for each employer who reported wage and tax information to us. The information will include the following:

• tax year
• employer’s name
• employer’s federal employer identification number (EIN)
• total of any New York State, New York City and Yonkers wages
• total of any New York State, New York City and Yonkers withholding

Note: Wages and withholding are shown as total amounts and are not broken down by New York State, New York City or Yonkers.

To request a transcript, call our Personal Income Tax Information Center at 518-457-5181, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Have a tax return at hand so we can verify your identity for your protection.

Yes, but an actual copy of your Form W-2 is only available if you submitted it with a paper tax return:

Transcript

• You can get a wage and income transcript, containing the Federal tax information your employer reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA), by visiting our Get Your Tax Record page. Refer to Transcript Types and Ways to Order Them and About Tax Transcripts for more information.
• You can also use Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return. Check the box for Form W-2, specify which tax year(s) you need, and mail or fax the completed form. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days from the IRS received date.
  
  Note: Wage and income transcripts are available for up to 10 years but current processing tax year information may not be complete until the earnings are reported. This transcript doesn't include any state or local tax information reported by your employer to SSA on Form W-2.

Copy

• 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. Otherwise, you'll need to contact your employer or SSA for a copy.