I had always thought they had to be mailed out by the 31 of January. My husband worked briefly through a temporary service. They still hadn't sent it to us so we called and they said they weren't going to mail it, we had to come pick it up from them. Is that legal? Do you know where I can find this information?
2007-02-06 11:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by pebble 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Although it is the norm for employers to mail W-2s (for postmark proof of getting them out on time), mailing is not required. If they choose not to mail them, they have to be available for you by January 31st.
2007-02-06 11:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Brian G 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
W2 Rules For Employers
2016-10-31 22:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by ashworth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by Jan 31st you have not received your W2, call the employer and ask them if they have been sent. If by Feb 15th you have not received it, call the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 and file a W2 complaint. They wil take a report and send you a form that you can use as a subsitute, you will need your last paycheck stub when you call, along with the name, address and phone# of the employer and what dates you worked for them
2007-02-06 11:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have to be postmarked by Jan 31. If you don't have it by Feb 15, you get to report your employer.
(Nothing will happen, of course, but you'll be immune from errors on your tax return.)
Personally, I'd be checking in with my employer right now. Not to be mean, but I'm sure they would be happy to let you know the status. Just call and ask when they were sent out.
2007-02-06 11:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I just recieved mine on Saturday the 2 of Feb but it was postmarked the 31st so they were so to say safe.
2007-02-06 11:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Junie Bug 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋