Do not attach correspondence or other items unless required to do so. Attach Forms W-2 and 2439 to the front of Form 1040. If you received a Form W-2c (a corrected Form W-2), attach your original Forms W-2 and any Forms W-2c. Attach Forms W-2G and 1099-R to the front of Form 1040 if tax was withheld.
Does the IRS have copies of my W-2?
The quickest way to obtain a copy of your current year Form W-2 is through your employer. 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.
How do you attach a W-2 to a tax return?
Instructions for e-filers differ from those for taxpayers who mail their returns. Taxpayers who mail in their tax returns attach their W-2s to the front of the individual tax return form used. Look for the instruction, “attach W-2 forms here,” in the middle of the page at the left margin.
What to do if you get a missing W-2 form?
You can also mail Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Make sure you file your request by midnight on April 15. You may need to correct your tax return if you get your missing W-2 after you file.
Where do I attach my 1040 tax form?
Attachments to the 1040 Form. Taxpayers who mail in their tax returns attach their W-2s to the front of the individual tax return form used. Look for the instruction, “attach W-2 forms here,” in the middle of the page at the left margin.
What happens if I forgot to Mail my W2’s to the IRS?
The IRS will send you a letter informing you of what you forgot, with instructions on exactly what you need to do and where to mail them. Don’t try to send them in on your own. You have to do this the IRS’s way. Otherwise, your W-2’s will never match with your return, and you’ll have a real headache then.
