Contact your former employer’s payroll or HR department
Request a copy of your W-2 for the specific tax year
Check your former employer’s employee self-service portal if you still have access
Log in to any payroll provider used by the employer, such as ADP, Workday, or Paychex
Review your email for an electronic W-2 delivery notice
Verify your mailing address with the former employer if the W-2 was sent by mail
Ask whether the W-2 can be reissued or downloaded again
Contact the IRS if you cannot get it from the employer
Use IRS Form 4506-T to request a wage and income transcript
Use the transcript to help file your taxes if needed
Contact your state tax agency if you also need state wage information