Check your employer’s payroll or HR portal
Log in to your tax software account if you filed electronically
Contact your former employer’s payroll department
Request a wage and income transcript from the IRS
Create or log in to your IRS Online Account
Use IRS Get Transcript Online
Call the IRS to request a transcript by mail
Contact your state tax agency if you need a state copy
Check with your bank or payroll provider if they handled direct deposit and tax forms
Search your email for electronic W-2 delivery notices
Review any paper records or tax documents you saved
Ask your tax preparer for a copy if they prepared your return