To file a personal tax return (IRS Form 1040), you will need your W-2 for from your employer(s) to complete the return. If you don't have your W-2, you have the following options:
- Contact your employer and ask for a copy of your W-2.
- Contact the IRS for a copy of your W-2 (it could take several weeks or longer to receive the W-2). Information on obtaining copies of W-2 forms from the IRS can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/copies-transcripts/transcript-or-copy-of-form-w-2
- File a tax extension (IRS Form 4868) by the federal tax deadline, April 15th.
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