how do you file your income tax returns with your end of year pay stubs?

Answer 1

You can't. You need your W2 to file. You can figure out your taxes with you last paycheck of the year, but you can't use it to file taxes.

Answer 2

Your employer is required to provide you with a W-2 by January 31.

If you are unable to get the W-2, the IRS will accept Form 4852 in place of a W-2. You can use the final pay stubs to complete Form 4852.

However, returns with this form will not be accepted by the IRS until the middle of February.

Answer 3

You can't file until you get your W2 forms.