Contact the employer’s payroll or HR department
Request a copy of your W-2 for the specific tax year
Verify your current mailing address with the employer
Check your employee self-service portal or payroll portal
Log in to your IRS online account to access wage and income transcripts
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 if you cannot get it from the employer
File Form 4506-T to request a wage and income transcript
Ask the employer to reissue the W-2 if it was lost or never received
Check your state tax agency if you need state wage records
Keep records of your request and any follow-up dates