A W-2 form is a tax document issued by an employer to an employee, reporting the employee’s annual wages and withholdings. If you need to get a W-2 from a previous employer, you can usually do so online. Here’s how:
1. Go to the website of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at www.irs.gov.
2. Click on the “Get Your Tax Record” link under the “Individuals” tab.
3. Enter your Social Security number, date of birth, and zip code.
4. Click on the “Get Transcript” button.
5. Select the year for which you need a W-2.
6. Click on the “View Transcript” button.
7. Your W-2 will be displayed on the screen. You can print it out or save it to your computer.