Ask your employer or former employer for a copy
Check your payroll or HR portal online
Contact your employer’s payroll or HR department
Wait for it to be mailed to your last known address
Request a replacement if it was lost or never received
Use IRS Form 4506-T to request a wage and income transcript
Contact the IRS if your employer is unavailable or unresponsive
Gather your Social Security number, current address, and employer details before requesting it