How can I get my W-2 from 5 years ago?

If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.

How can I look up an old W-2?

If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee.

Can you find your W-2 online?

With more than 100 million W-2’s available online, finding yours may be very easy by using the TurboTax or H&R Block W2 finder to access yours. TurboTax and H&R Block are online tax preparation companies with a free W2 search and import function, enabling you to find your W2 online quickly.

How long do W-2 forms last?

If you have employees, including household employees, keep your employment tax records for at least four years after the date that payroll taxes become due or is paid, whichever is later. This should include forms W-2 and W-4, as well as related pay information including benefit forms.

How do I get a copy of unfiled w2?

You will need to fill out Form 4506-T, sign and mail, or fax it to the address/information listed on the form. To get a copy of the Form W-2 or Form 1099 already filed with your return, you must use Form 4506 and request a copy of your return, which includes all attachments. This requires a fee of $50.

How do I get old tax returns?

Order a Transcript

1. Online Using Get Transcript. They can use Get Transcript Online on IRS.gov to view, print or download a copy of all transcript types.
2. By phone. The number is 800-908-9946.
3. By mail. Taxpayers can complete and send either Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ to the IRS to get one by mail.

How can I get old pay stubs?

Contact your old supervisor or Human Resources department representative, if applicable, at your previous job. Ask whom you should contact for assistance or what steps you need to take to request copies of old pay stubs or payroll records, as well as the amount of time it will take for completion of the request.

How many years of tax information do I need to keep?

3 years
Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.