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. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.

Can I still file my 2017 W-2?

No, you can not file a prior year W-2 with your tax return for the current year. If you did file you will have to file an amended tax return for the year in which you did not report the W-2 on your tax return.

Can I get a copy of my W-2 from Social Security Online?

If you currently live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and get an instant, printable replacement form with a my Social Security account at

Where can I get a copy of my W-2 form?

You can reach the SSA by calling by calling 800-772-1213. This may be necessary if you need a W-2 form for a Social Security-related matter, such as a Social Security Administration earnings investigation. You may contact the Social Security Administration to request a microprint copy of a W-2 form.

Is the W-2 attached to my 2017 tax return?

My W-2 is not attached to my 2017 tax return on Turbo Tax. I need it quickly. W-2’s are not part of you tax return, only the information from the W-2 that you enter goes on the tax return, not the W-2 itself. You have the only copy that you should retain for your records.

What to do if your employer does not send you a W2?

Contact the Social Security Administration if your employer does not send you your W-2 by February 14th. You may request a microprint copy of a W2 if a copy of a W2 is needed for a Social Security matter, such as an SSA earnings investigation. Determine if you need to call the IRS to get a copy of your W-2.

Where can I Find my 2017 SSA form W-2?

2017 Form W-2 Attention: You may file Forms W-2 and W-3 electronically on the SSA’s Employer W-2 Filing Instructions and Information web page, which is also accessible at You can create fill-in versions of Forms W-2 and W-3 for filing with SSA.