Ask your employer or payroll department for an electronic copy
Log in to your employer’s payroll portal or HR system
Check your email for a secure W-2 delivery link or notification
Use the IRS Get Transcript tool if you need wage information
Create or sign in to your Social Security account for earnings records
Contact your former employer if you no longer work there
Request a mailed copy if the online version is unavailable
Verify your identity if the payroll site requires account access
Download and save the W-2 as a PDF once available
Print the form if you need a paper copy