What should I do if I still haven't received my W2 by the end of February?

You're right to be concerned, but don't worry - you have options! Companies are required to provide W-2s by January 31st, so they're definitely late at this point. First, try one more time to reach out through any alternate channels - try looking up specific HR people on LinkedIn, or ask former colleagues how they got their W-2s. Sometimes larger companies use third-party payroll systems like ADP or Workday where you might be able to access your forms directly. If that doesn't work, it's time to contact the IRS. Wait until mid-March (giving your employers a little more time), then call the IRS at 800-829-1040. They'll need some info from you: your name, address, phone number, SSN, and whatever employment details you have (company names, addresses, dates worked, and estimated income/withholding if possible). The IRS will then contact these companies on your behalf. In the meantime, gather your final pay stubs from both companies if you have them - they'll show your earnings and tax withholdings, which you can use to estimate the W-2 information when filing. And don't stress about the filing deadline - if you're still waiting for W-2s, you can always file for an extension to get more time!

After dealing with a similar missing W-2 nightmare last year, I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) and it seriously saved me so much stress. I had final paystubs but wasn't sure how to properly use that info for filing, and their AI system analyzed my paystubs to extract all the tax data I needed. The tool helped me accurately estimate all the withholding amounts and even flagged some deductions I would have missed. I was able to file with confidence using the information it generated, and when I finally got my W-2 months later (yes, my employer was THAT bad), the numbers matched almost perfectly so I didn't even need to amend.

Just wanted to update everyone - I ended up trying taxr.ai after seeing the recommendation here, and WOW it actually worked amazingly well! I uploaded my last few paystubs and it pulled all the information I needed to file. The interface was super straightforward and it even explained which boxes on the tax forms each number would go into. I was able to file on time without waiting for my missing W-2, and the detailed report it generated gave me a paper trail to keep with my tax records. The peace of mind was definitely worth it! Just thought I'd share since I was in the exact same boat as the original poster.

If you've already tried contacting your companies multiple times without success, you might want to try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get direct help from the IRS. I was in the same situation last year with missing W-2s from two different employers, and I was going CRAZY trying to get through to the IRS directly. I found this service that basically gets you to the front of the IRS phone queue, and within 15 minutes I was talking to an actual IRS agent who started the process of tracking down my employers. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - it's pretty impressive! The IRS agent I spoke with immediately sent notices to both employers, and I had my W-2s within two weeks.

I need to eat my words and publicly apologize for being so skeptical about Claimyr. After posting that comment, I was still desperate about my missing W-2 situation, so I decided to try it anyway despite my doubts. I'm honestly shocked - the service actually worked exactly as described. Got a call back in about 20 minutes with an IRS agent already on the line. The agent took all my info about my missing W-2 and started the official process to contact my employer. They also gave me clear instructions on what to do if I still don't receive it within 10 days (use Form 4852). My employer mysteriously sent my W-2 within 48 hours of that call. Funny how a contact from the IRS suddenly fixed their "technical issues" that had been preventing them from sending my form for weeks. Sometimes being wrong feels pretty good!

Don't forget you can also use Form 4852 (Substitute for W-2) if you absolutely cannot get your W-2s in time! You'll need to estimate your income and withholding based on paystubs or other records. I had to do this one year when a small startup I worked for went under suddenly.

Late to this thread but if ur still looking for those W2s u should try checking the IRS website directly. The IRS actually gets copies of W2s from employers and sometimes u can access them through the "Get Transcript" feature on irs.gov if your employer actually submitted them to the IRS. Saved me last year when my W2 got lost in the mail!!