Check your former employer’s payroll or HR portal
Contact the company’s payroll or HR department
Ask for a mailed or emailed copy of your W-2
Verify your current mailing address with the employer
Check whether the W-2 was sent to your last known address
Look for a digital W-2 if you signed up for paperless delivery
Contact the payroll provider used by the employer
Request a corrected or reissued W-2 if needed
Wait until after January 31 before assuming it is missing
Contact the IRS if you still do not receive it
Use IRS Form 4852 if you need to file without the W-2
Keep records of your pay stubs and tax documents
If needed, request a wage and income transcript from the IRS