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May 4, 2020
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I worked in another state for only the month of january

  • May 4, 2020
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I did not recieve a W2 from the January Employer.  I have 3 pay stubs however. How do I claim the income without a W2?

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RobertG
May 5, 2020

Here is what the IRS says:

 

Most taxpayers got their Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, by the end of January. Taxpayers need their W-2s to file an accurate tax returns, as the form shows an employee’s income and taxes withheld for the year.

 

Taxpayers who haven’t received their W-2 by the end of February should:

  • Contact their Employer. Taxpayers should ask their current or former employer for a copy of their W-2. Be sure the employer has the correct address.
     
  • Call the IRS. Taxpayers who are unable to get a copy from their employer by the end of February may call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for a substitute W-2. The IRS will send a letter to the employer on taxpayers’ behalf. When they call, taxpayers need their:
    • Name, address, Social Security number and phone number.
    • Employer’s name, address and phone number.
    • Employment dates.
    • Estimate of wages and federal income tax withheld in 2017. Use a final pay stub for these amounts.
       
  • File on Time. Taxpayers should file their tax return by the due date. If they still haven’t received their W-2, they should use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. They should estimate their wages and taxes withheld as best as possible.

IRS Can Help Taxpayers Get Form W-2

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