Contact your employer’s payroll or HR department immediately
Ask for an electronic copy through the payroll portal or email
Check your employee self-service account for downloadable W-2 forms
Request expedited reissue if the original was lost or never received
Verify your mailing address with your employer
Use the IRS Get Transcript tool to access wage and income records
Call the IRS at 800-829-1040 if you need help obtaining wage information
File Form 4852 as a substitute if you cannot get the W-2 in time
Contact a former employer directly if the W-2 is from a past job
Check whether your state tax agency has a copy on file
Ask if your employer can fax or securely upload the W-2
Keep your Social Security number and employment dates ready when requesting it