Missing a W2 and instructions don't work when you are missing it.

If you are missing a W-2, your best bet is to ask your employer or payroll department for another copy of your W-2.

Here are some more options:

• Order a copy from the Social Security Administration. It's free if you need it for Social Security-related reasons; otherwise, it's $86 per request.
• Order a full copy of your return from the IRS for $50, which will also include your W-2.
• Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge. They're not exact copies, but they contain everything on your W-2 except the state and local information.

You may be able to import your W-2 if your employer is a TurboTax Import Partner. However, we do ask for information from your W-2 to facilitate the import process. If you want to go ahead and try importing anyway, the first thing you'll need is your employer's EIN, or Employer Identification Number.

Another piece of information is the box 1 amount from your W-2. We ask for this to ensure that it's you (not someone else) importing your W-2. You can get this number from your final pay stub – look for the YTD (year to date) gross federal wages amount.

Depending upon your employer, we might also ask for the box D or Control Number from your W-2. This is something you can only get from your W-2 form.

To see if you can import, please follow the instructions below:

1. Sign in and continue your return
2. Select the magnifying glass, search for W-2 and select the Jump to link
3. Select Work on my W-2 and Continue
   • If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another one, select Add another W-2
4. Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from Box b on your W-2
   • If your W-2 can be imported, you'll come to the Great news! We can automatically import your W-2 info screen. Answer the questions to complete your import.