We know that refunds are greatly anticipated but filing for yours depends upon how soon you receive your W-2 from your employer. You can search for your W-2 in our online W-2 finder database of thousands of employers. Upon filing, make sure to visit our "Where's my Refund" page to check your tax refund status. All Rights Reserved. Download your state's tax forms and instructions for free. You may need a copy or a transcript of a prior year's tax return.
Learn how to get each one. Mail the following items to get an exact copy of a prior year tax return and attachments:. Send them to the address listed in the form's instructions. The IRS will process your request within 75 calendar days.
A transcript is a computer printout of your return information. Sometimes a transcript is an acceptable substitute for an exact copy of your tax return. You may need a transcript when preparing your taxes. They are often used to verify income and tax filing status when applying for loans and government benefits. A W2 is a tax form that documents money paid to you, and money withheld from your paycheck.
It includes your commissions, tips, wages, and the taxes that were withheld from your income for federal, state, and social security purposes. This document has all of the information that you will need to fill out the financial information for your personal taxes. If you have worked, the IRS requires that you use your W-2 to file, and then they determine the amount of taxes that you should pay the federal and state governments.
Even if you switched jobs, they still have this deadline in place, yet sometimes you can expect to receive it earlier. Your former employer will also include your accumulated vacation, severance, and outstanding bonuses on your W-2 form.
To file your income taxes and get your tax refund, you have to have your W2. This form contains all of the important information that you need for your annual income tax filing. If you do not have your W-2 form by the end of January, confirm that your employer has your correct mailing address.
Before calling them, make sure you are prepared to provide them with your name, mailing address, phone number, social security number, employers name and address, and the dates that you were employed. The IRS has to make sure that your income is accurate and matches their records before they can issue you a tax refund. TurboTax regularly handles the importing of W-2 forms for tax filing. The majority of businesses, and also the military services, now provide w2 online retrieval.
Your employer should alert you as to whether or not you will be able to access your W2 online. Copy If you e-filed your tax return or you didn't attach your Form W-2 to your paper return, then use one of the transcript options above.
The quickest way to obtain a copy of your current year Form W-2 is through your employer. 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. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.
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