Ask your employer or former employer for a copy
Check your payroll or HR portal for a downloadable W-2
Contact the payroll provider your employer uses
Request a wage and income transcript from the IRS
Use IRS Form 4506-T to request a transcript by mail
If needed, file Form 4852 as a substitute for a missing W-2 when filing your tax return
Contact the Social Security Administration if you need wage information for older records