Can I use my ein number from a job that closed down last year for this year? I need my w2 forms and I can't get in touch with no one.

Not exactly.  If you do not have your W-2, but you do have the EIN and the year to date figure for your pay from pay stubs then you can file your tax return using the Form 4852, Substitute W-2.  This will require you to mail your tax return with the proof you have.

• How do I file a substitute W-2 on Form 4852?

Other steps you can take if you are unable to obtain a copy of your W-2 from your employer are listed below.

1. Step 1: Contact your employer’s payroll provider.  
   1. Did they use a service for preparing your wage statements? 
   2. Info can often be found on your wage statement (paycheck stub).
   3. If the employer is no longer in business or you can not reach someone:
2. ​​​​​​​Step 2: Call the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. When calling, be ready to give the following information:
   1. Your name, address and Social Security number.
   2. Your employer's EIN, name, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number, even if your employer has gone out of business.
   3. Dates of employment.
   4. An estimate of the wages you earned and the federal income tax withheld. 
      • Your estimate should be based on your final pay stub of the year or earnings statement, if available.
3. Step 3: Request or download Form 4506-T. You will receive W-2 transcripts which will have information reported by your employer to the IRS free of charge.  
   1. Wage and Income Transcript - shows data from information returns we receive such as Forms W-2, 1099, 1098 and Form 5498, IRA Contribution Information. 
   2. Current tax year information may not be complete until July (you can file for an extension in the meantime based on estimates, just make sure to pay any taxes by 4/15 so you will not be fined). 
      • This transcript is available for up to 10 prior years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T.You may register to use Get Transcript Online to view, print, or download all transcript types listed below. 
      • If you're unable to register or you prefer not to use Get Transcript Online, you may order a tax return transcript and/or a tax account transcript using Get Transcript by Mail or call 800-908-9946. Please allow 5 to 10 calendar days for delivery.