How can I get a copy of my W-2 from 2005?
Mia Phillips
Updated on March 31, 2026
If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.
How do I get copies of my W-2 from past years?
Request a copy of your W-2 from the IRS. If you cannot obtain your W-2 from your employer or their payroll provider, you can order a copy from the IRS by using the IRS’s “Get Transcript” tool, form 4506 “Request for Copy of Tax Return,” or form 4506-T “Request for Transcript of Tax Return.”
How do I file back taxes without a W-2?
If you cannot get a copy of your W-2 or 1099, you can still file taxes by filling out Form 4852, “Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.” This form requests information about your wages and taxes that were withheld. It may be helpful to have documentation, such as a final pay stub, available to complete it.
Where can I get a copy of my W2 form?
Companies with over 250 employees are required to file W-2s electronically, small business employers can still download and print blank copies of Form W-2 directly from the IRS website. A copy of the Form W-2 can be filled out by hand in accordance to IRS instructions and submitted by mail.
When is the deadline to file a W2?
Yes, W2 tax forms should be filed, online or physically on or before the 31st of January of the year after the close of every tax year. The deadline for giving your employees a copy of their W2 as you have filed them is also January 31st. What are the main things that go on a Form W-2?
Why do I need to fill out a W2 form?
As an employer, you need a W-2 Form to inform the government how much you have paid to and withheld from each employee. The Form also provides the employee with information that is included in his or her income tax form.