What do do if former employer is late in sending your W2 form?

Question

I didn't leave on very good terms with my previous employer and I have also found out that he is a slacker and procrastinater. It's too early to worry about 2006 income taxes now, but I worry that my former employer will completely slack off and not send me my W2 in a timely manner by the end of January. In the event this happens, do I notify the IRS, or will the IRS not deal with this problem?

Answer 1

Tell the IRS--they will deal with the employer--I would imagine they could fine him. Remember, your W-2 has to be postmakred by Jan. 31, 2007. (I know you know that!)

Answer 2

If you have your last paycheck stub, you should be able to still file your taxes for 2006. If you have made a reasonable effort to contact the employer and obtain your W-2, (including making sure they have your correct address), then on or after February 14, 2007, you can file your taxes using a Substitute W-2. This is a form which is available at the IRS Website, and also most tax preparation companies have it available.

NOW: that being said, you can't file electronically using the substitute W-2, and so if you are thinking that you can just rush in right now and file, forget it. But, you can file. The IRS will then make a demand on your former employer for the W-2 information. The most common reason a W-2 isn't delivered, though, isn't procrastination, its that an employee has moved and the employer doesn't know where to find them.

Answer 3

Contact the IRS on February 1, 2007 and ask them to intervene on your behalf.

Answer 4

I agree with all three previous answers. Call the IRS right after Jan. 31st and tell all!!!

Answer 5

Notify the Labour board. They will see to it that this former employer will take care of his business I.E. you and your legal forms.

Answer 6

contact the labour standards board.

Answer 7

Contact the IRS.............