Log in to your employer’s payroll or HR portal
Check your IRS online account for wage and income transcripts
Contact your former employer’s payroll department
Request a copy from the company’s HR department
Ask the payroll provider used by your employer, such as ADP, Workday, or Paychex
Review your email for electronic W-2 delivery notices
Use the Social Security Administration if you need wage records
Contact the IRS to request a wage and income transcript by mail
Visit your state tax agency if you need state W-2 records
Search your tax preparation software account if you filed electronically
Check whether your employer offers a self-service document archive
Verify your identity before accessing any online tax records