I only worked at a surf shop for a week. I never received a W2 from them. Should I try to obtain one?

Answer 1

Anything under $600.oo does not require a w2.... The business is NOT at fault here and you do not need to ask them for one.

You do, however, need to claim what they did pay on your tax return. The IRS will not be expecting a w2 if any job is under $600 so do not worry about it.

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Answer 2

YES!
The government knows you worked there, and not filing that W2 will likely trigger an audit.