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What do I do if my W-2 is stolen?
What to tell your employees about a Form W-2 data loss
- Contacting one of the three credit bureaus to place a “fraud alert” on their account; they may consider placing a “credit freeze” which offers more protection.
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the lead federal agency on identity theft issues.
How do I file taxes if I lost my W-2?
If you cannot get a copy of your W-2 or 1099, you can still file taxes by filling out Form 4852, “Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.” This form requests information about your wages and taxes that were withheld. It may be helpful to have documentation, such as a final pay stub, available to complete it.
How do you know if you are a victim of identity theft?
Other things that could be warning signs that your identity has been stolen include: Statements or bills for accounts you never opened arriving in the mail. Statements or bills for legitimate accounts not showing up. Unauthorized authentication messages for accounts you don’t recognize.
Can I file Form 4852 electronically?
The IRS doesn’t allow Form 4852 to be filed electronically, so you’ll need to print out the necessary forms and mail them to the IRS.
Can I get my old W2 from TurboTax?
TurboTax does not have a copy of your W-2—the Wage & Tax Statement—issued to you by your employer, (nor does TurboTax have copies of your 1099’s). You should always save those documents for your own records.
How can I track someone who stole my identity?
Who Stole Your Social Security Number or Identity? 4 Steps to Find Out Who Did It
- Step 1: Order Copies of All Three Credit Reports.
- Step 2: File an ID Theft Complaint with the FTC.
- Step 3: File a Police Report Documenting Your Identity Theft.
- Step 4: Write a Letter Requesting the Records From All Companies Involved.
What to do if you lost your W-2 form?
If you lost your W-2, contact your employer to get a duplicate prior-year W-2 or look on your employer’s website for a digital copy of a lost W-2. What if Your Employer Can’t Give You Your Lost W-2 Form? If your employer can’t give you your lost W-2 Forms, you can get a copy of your Form W-2 from the Social Security Administration for a fee.
How do I get a copy of my W2 from a previous employer?
Option #1: Get your W-2 from previous employer. The easiest way to get a copy of a lost W-2, is to contact the employer who issued it. The payroll department of your employer (or former employer) should be saving important tax information, such as W-2s. Ask for the W-2 to be sent to you.
What to do if your employer refuses to issue you a W-2?
If your former employer is refusing to issue you a W2, you can file an IRS substitute W-2 form on your own (Form 4852), using the information from your records. The IRS will then review your information and handle the rest from there. You can use this form for any of the missing documents in the title of the form.
What is Form W-2 and do I need It?
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: