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 users may call 1.800.829.4059.
An employer gives you a Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statement by January 31 of the current tax year. If you do not receive your Form W-2 by February 14, contact the IRS for assistance.
If you have questions about the information supplied on the W-2, contact your employer or the IRS.
You can file your income tax return using Form 4852 - Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement (PDF document) to support the withholding amount claimed.
View Form W-2 Information - Additional, Incorrect, Lost, Non-receipt, and Omitted for more information.
If you need certain prior year tax return information, you can obtain it 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 .
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