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The tax filing deadline for US taxpayers is approaching, and many are working hard to gather all of their documentation so that they can submit their taxes on time. But what if the crucial W-2 is missing, or if you haven't gotten it yet? There's no need to worry; you may attempt to locate your lost W2 form online or complete your taxes without it.

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W2 form was misplaced

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The W-2 form is essential information for most tax filers since it validates the income you received during the tax year. Employers send this out at the start of each calendar year, and it is also known as the Wage and Tax Statement.

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By law, these firms must send the W-2 forms by January 31 so that filers have enough time to pay their taxes by the April 15 deadline. Your employer must also transmit a copy of your W-2 to the IRS.

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What if you don't have a copy of your W-2 form? So, what should you do now? According to the IRS, you have a few alternatives to consider:

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Contact Your Boss

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If you can't locate your W-2 for any reason, you may still contact your employer's HR department and ask for a replacement to be delivered to you. It might have been returned to your company, for example, due to an incorrect or incomplete address.

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Directly contact the IRS

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You also have the option of contacting the IRS directly. If you haven't received it by February 14, the IRS recommends calling them TOLL-FREE at 1-800-829-1040. When you call, have your name, address (including city, state, and zip code), Social Security number, phone number, and the following information handy:

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• Your employer's full name, address, and phone number
• Employment time frame
• Estimated earnings, federal income tax withheld, and dates worked for the employer You can acquire all of this information by checking at the year-to-date information on your pay stub.

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If you contact the IRS directly about your missing W-2, they may get the paperwork from your employer. Then, perhaps, you'll get it in time to submit your taxes.

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Simply file your tax return without the W-2.

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It makes no difference whether find your W2 online or not. According to the IRS, you still have until April 15 to submit your tax return or seek a tax extension. If you have previously contacted the IRS about your lost W-2, they will want you to fill Form 4852, which will work as a Form W-2.

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The Form 4825 must be attached to your Form 1040, where you must estimate your income and withholding taxes as exactly as feasible. The IRS warns that using this way may cause your return to be delayed since they will need to spend more time verifying the information you supplied them.

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You may modify your tax return if you get your W-2 after completing your return using Form 4852 and discover that your earnings or taxes withheld are incorrect. You may make the change by completing Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or by contacting the IRS directly with the necessary information.

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How to Obtain Your W-2 Form Online

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If things didn't work out with your employer or the IRS, you may still be able to acquire your W-2 data online. H&R Block and TurboTax, both approved IRS e-file providers, provide a free W-2 form finder. File My Taxes Online.

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This tool will enable you to search and import your W-2 online, depending on the availability of these papers from your financial institution and employer.

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