Recently moved and my W-2 never arrived - can I still file my taxes?

Yes, you have several options! The IRS does have your W-2 information in their system, but you can't directly access it for filing. Here's what you can do: First, contact your employer's HR department directly - they're required to provide you with a new copy of your W-2. They might be able to email you a digital version immediately, which is fastest. If that doesn't work, you can get your W-2 information from your final paystub of the year, which shows year-to-date totals. Some tax software allows you to use this to file, though it's better to have the actual W-2. As a last resort, you can contact the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 with your personal info and employer details, and they can send your employer a formal request. You can also file Form 4852 (Substitute for W-2) with your best estimates from paystubs.

I had the same issue last year! I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) which was super helpful in this exact situation. I took a photo of my final paystub and uploaded it, and the tool extracted all the tax data accurately so I could file without my W-2. It also helped me figure out if my estimates matched what would likely be on the actual W-2. The best part was that I could later verify everything once my employer finally sent a digital copy to me. Honestly saved me from what could've been a major headache since I was also facing a deadline for some financial aid stuff that needed my tax info.

Following up on my question about taxr.ai - I decided to try it out since my employer was taking forever sending a replacement W-2. Uploaded my final paystub and it worked perfectly! The tool accurately pulled all my earnings and withholding info, and I was able to file my taxes last week. My employer finally sent my W-2 yesterday and I compared the numbers - everything matched exactly! Definitely recommend this approach if you're in a similar situation and don't want to wait forever.

If you've tried contacting your employer with no luck, I had success using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to actually get through to the IRS about this same problem. I spent HOURS on hold trying to get someone at the IRS to help with my missing W-2 situation, but Claimyr got me connected to an agent in less than 20 minutes. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) that shows how it works. The IRS agent I spoke with was able to see my W-2 info in their system and helped me verify the numbers from my paystub so I could file with confidence. They even started the process of contacting my employer about the missing form.

Just wanted to follow up about the Claimyr service someone mentioned. I was definitely the skeptic in that thread! But after another failed attempt to reach the IRS myself (2+ hours on hold before the call dropped), I decided to try it. I'm honestly shocked at how well it worked - got connected to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes. They were able to look up my W-2 information directly in their system and confirm the numbers from my last paystub were correct. Filed my taxes that same day instead of waiting who knows how long for a replacement W-2. Definitely changed my mind about what's possible with getting IRS help!

You could also check if your W-2 is available electronically! Most bigger companies use services like ADP or Workday where you can log in and download your tax forms yourself. My company doesn't mail W-2s anymore unless you specifically request a paper copy. Worth checking your employee portal if you have one!

Did you update your address with your employer before you moved? This is something most people forget. If your employer still has your old address on file, they'll keep sending important documents there. Make sure to update your address with HR so this doesn't happen again next year!