Can I still file taxes without my W-2 or 1099? – Get It Back (2024)

Yes, you can still file taxes without a W-2 or 1099.

Usually, if you work and want to file a tax return, you need Form W-2 or Form 1099, provided by your employer. If you did not receive these forms or misplaced them, you can ask your employer for a copy of these documents.

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.

When filling out your Form 4852 you may find it useful to have:

• A pay stub, especially the last one you got for the year you are filing taxes for. This can be helpful because it includes all the necessary information to complete Form 4852, including the year-to-date amounts (which is the total amount of money you made in that year).

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• A prior year W-2 if your current W-2 is not available. If you worked for the same employer and can confirm that your pay and deductions remained the same, you may be able to use it to fill out some parts of Form 4852.

Check to see if your local VITA site can assist with filing out Form 4852.