What to Do When your Employer Hasn’t Sent your W-2

February 2, 2017

One of the most important documents to have when preparing your personal taxes is your W-2 or another, similar form. Typically, you can expect to receive these document before the end of January. If you don’t see your W-2 by the end of January, it can be cause for concern. If you’re wondering what to do when your employer hasn’t sent your W-2 don’t worry, you have options.

Contact Your Employer

If you haven’t received your W-2 and you’re starting to wonder where it is, the first step is to contact your employer. It’s best to give your employer the benefit of the doubt before taking any further steps in the process. They may have sent the form and it’s still in the mail; or they may have forgotten to send yours. Either way, the first step should always be to contact your employer, especially if it’s your current employer, before escalating the issue.

Contact the IRS

If your employer hasn’t sent you your W-2, and they’re being unresponsive to your requests, then it’s time to involve the IRS. The IRS will contact your employer for you and request the form. The IRS will also be able to send you a Form 4852 so you can file your taxes without your W-2. Then, once you receive your W-2, you can file an amendment to your tax return if necessary.

Contact a Local Tax Accountant

Before contacting the IRS, we suggest getting in touch with a local, trusted, personal tax accountant in Maryland. A tax accountant will be able to help you navigate the process of obtaining a missing W-2 or filing your tax return without one. Either way, having a professional tax accountant in your corner will make the process stress-free and simple for you.

For any help with filing a tax return, or figuring out what to do if you don’t get your W-2, we strongly suggest contacting a local tax accountant immediately. Relate CPA provides Maryland with experienced accounting, taxes, and IRS help. If you’re in need of tax help in Maryland, get in touch with Relate CPA today via phone at 410-753-4899 or through the form on our website.