While employers have until January 31 to issue W-2s to employees, some drop them in the mail on that date while others experience difficulties in getting them out on time. If you haven’t received your W-2 yet, there’s no reason to worry. There are still plenty of options to ensure you file accurately and on time.
When the time comes to get your taxes filed, it can be frustrating to discover that you have not received the documents you need to complete your return. This problem occurs most often with Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement for employees) or the various versions of Form 1099 (for earnings as an independent contractor, pension or IRA distributions, etc.).
According to the IRS, if you have not received an anticipated W-2 or 1099, you should first contact the employer or payer to request the missing document. The same applies if a form you received contains incorrect information.
Taxpayers who cannot obtain these documents for some reason must still file their returns on time and provide accurate information. In some cases, you may need to account for a missing W-2 or 1099R form with your return.
We can help you determine if you must file this form, and what information to include on it.
