I need a copy of my old W-2
The easiest way to obtain a copy is to ask the employer who originally gave you the W-2 to give you a copy.
If you filed your tax return with FreeTaxUSA, go to the Prior Year tab on the FreeTaxUSA homepage and sign into the prior year for which you want to view the W-2 information. Then use the Income menu to go to the Wages (Form W-2) screen. You can then view the W-2 information you entered in the software.
You can get a transcript of the tax return you filed which includes Form W-2 information. The IRS Get Transcript Online tool allows you to download your transcript immediately. A slower option is to mail in IRS Form 4506-T to get the same transcript information.
You can also obtain a copy or printout of your Form W-2 for any year from 1978 to the present through the Social Security Administration (SSA). These copies are free if needed for a Social Security-related reason, but do require a fee for all other requests. See the Social Security Administration website for more information.
If you filed your tax return with FreeTaxUSA, go to the Prior Year tab on the FreeTaxUSA homepage and sign into the prior year for which you want to view the W-2 information. Then use the Income menu to go to the Wages (Form W-2) screen. You can then view the W-2 information you entered in the software.
You can get a transcript of the tax return you filed which includes Form W-2 information. The IRS Get Transcript Online tool allows you to download your transcript immediately. A slower option is to mail in IRS Form 4506-T to get the same transcript information.
You can also obtain a copy or printout of your Form W-2 for any year from 1978 to the present through the Social Security Administration (SSA). These copies are free if needed for a Social Security-related reason, but do require a fee for all other requests. See the Social Security Administration website for more information.
