Where can I get 2015 W2 forms?

If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee.

What information does your W2 tell you?

The IRS requires employers to report wage and salary information for employees on Form W-2. Your W-2 also reports the amount of federal, state and other taxes withheld from your paycheck. As an employee, the information on your W-2 is extremely important when preparing your tax return.

How do I know if I owe money or if I am getting a refund?

There are several ways to discover whether you owe back taxes to the IRS, including these:

  1. You receive a notice from the IRS via mail. Uncle Sam will let you know if you owe back taxes with a mailed notice.
  2. Viewing your tax account on IRS.gov.
  3. Filing or reviewing tax returns.
  4. Contacting the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

Can you do your taxes without a W-2?

Yes, you can still file taxes without a W-2 or 1099. Usually, if you work and want to file a tax return, you need Form W-2 or Form 1099, provided by your employer. If you did not receive these forms or misplaced them, you can ask your employer for a copy of these documents.

What do you need to know about the IRS W-2 form?

The W-2 form is the form that an employer must send to an employee and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of the year. The W-2 form reports an employee’s annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from his or her paycheck. Next Up. Tax Return. Retention Tax. Individual Tax Return. Voluntary Compliance.

What does the box 1 on a W-2 show?

If you have more than one Form W-2, or you are married and your spouse also has one or more W-2s, the total of all forms’ Box 1 will be shown on Form 1040, line 1. Box 2 — Shows the total federal income tax withheld from your paycheck for the tax year.

When do I get my W2 form from my employer?

For example, if you receive a W-2 form in January 2021 it reflects your income earned for 2020. If you are an employee of a company and will receive a W-2 for your income taxes, it will be sent to you automatically each year by your employer. Your employer will also submit a copy of your W-2 with the IRS.

Where can I get a scannable Form W-2?

To order official IRS information returns such as Forms W-2 and W-3, which include a scannable Copy A for filing, go to IRS’ Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns page, or visit www.irs.gov/orderforms and click on Employer and Information returns. We’ll mail you the scannable forms and any other products you order.