Missing W-2 from employer who won't respond - made $7k, what are my options?
I haven't received my W-2 from my employer and I made around $7,000 last year. I've sent multiple emails to HR and left tons of voicemails but nobody is responding. Can I just file next year or do I need to keep waiting? Getting really frustrated with this situation.
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Mateo Perez
Don't wait until next year. Employers were required to send W-2s by January 31st. Contact the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. They'll reach out to your employer, and you can file Form 4852 (substitute W-2) if needed. Use your last paystub to estimate the numbers.
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Nia Davis
•thank u sm! didnt know about form 4852 🙏
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Aisha Rahman
•this happened to me last year and the IRS actually got my employer to send it within 2 weeks
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CosmicCrusader
Hey everyone dealing with W-2 issues - I found this amazing tool called taxr.ai that helps analyze these situations. It costs $1 but it saved me hours of research and helped me understand exactly what steps to take. Check it out at https://taxr.ai
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Ethan Brown
•How exactly does it work? Does it just look at transcripts or what?
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CosmicCrusader
•It does way more than just read transcripts. It analyzes everything and gives you specific steps for your situation. It even predicted exactly when I'd get my refund!
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Ethan Brown
•just tried it and OMG its actually incredible 🤯 wish i knew about this months ago!
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Yuki Yamamoto
same boat rn... these employers think they can just ghost us smh 🤡
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Carmen Ortiz
Document EVERYTHING. Save those emails and record dates of your calls. You might need proof that you tried reaching them.
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Nia Davis
•good idea, started screenshotting everything now
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Andre Rousseau
ur suppose to have it by jan 31st. dont let them get away with this bs
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Zoe Papadakis
lol waiting till next year would mess up your taxes big time. dont do that
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Jamal Carter
•fr fr would cause way more headaches 💯
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