Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statement

For tax information, contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1.800.829.1040 (TTY: 1.800.829.4059. If you live outside the U.S., contact your IRS International Office.

An employer gives you a Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statement by January 31 of the current tax year.

Here is what to do if you are missing your Form W-2.

You can obtain certain prior year tax return information from the IRS.

Information for Employers
If you are an employer and need information on where, when, and how to file, visit Tax Topic 752 - Form W-2.

Additional Resources:

• Tax Topic 154 - Forms W-2 and 1099-R (What to Do if Not Received)
• Form W-2 Information - Additional, Incorrect, Lost, Non-receipt, and Omitted 
• Copies of Prior Year Federal Tax Returns and/or a Transcript

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