Does my old employer have a copy of my W-2? What do you think of people that ask for another W-2 this late? Is it possible to even get one that fast? Also is it a hassle to make another W-2. BTW I already did my taxes and left them in my house to file (which I never did) I was looking for them last night to file them and I can't find them anywhere and I am embarrested to ask my former employee over summer. I just turned eighteen years old and I made less then $4000 dollars.
2007-04-11 07:29:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
There are only three people that work there and they are all above 40 years old and they are very responsible.
2007-04-11 07:54:54 · update #1
People seem to be answering you based on whether it's annoying for you, not for your previoius employer. After working in human resources for a brief time, I recall the people that handled W-2 getting all exasperated each time another employee asked for a copy. It means extra work for them and is usually due to someone being irresponsible (as is the case here). They do have a copy of it, as is required by law, but generally, when it's close to filing and someone asks for another copy, the people I worked with at least would get quite annoyed. Mind you they would never say anything to the employee or ex-employee asking for the W-2, but once the person was out of the office, the comments ranged from "What an idiot, waiting this long to do their taxes," to "Do they think we have nothing better to do than fix their mistakes," to "I can't believe it... not another one." Honestly though, don't let that worry you. It is part of their job to keep those records. Please do take the time before you go down there though and look around to see if you find them. Also, you may have to get an extension for your taxes if they can't get you your copy in the next few days.
2007-04-11 07:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more work than just making a copy of the w-2 your employer keeps in their file.
We have to print an entire new w-2 form with the part B for federal filing.
At this late date, we have put away all of our blank w-2 forms (if we even had any left), and we have finally closed out our 2006 year, and it can be a small hassle to re-open it.
How much trouble it will be all depends on the size of the business.
What may be a breeze for one person, may really be a pain in the rear for someone else.
2007-04-11 08:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by T H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a payroll preparer I do find it annoying if you keep asking. However if this is a one time thing just go ahead and ask. Remember they may not be able to get it to you in time, depending upon their finance department. I can get mine out very quickly but some of the larger corporations can not and some smaller business that have outside account also cannot get them out quickly. If you do not owe any taxes I would suggest you file an extension and continue looking for them and if you dont find them then request a copy.
2007-04-11 07:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by nyteglori 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an employer has to keep a copy of your w-2 for at least 7 years, it's should be no trouble in getting another copy
2007-04-11 07:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by JENNIFER C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 21:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a very common request that they get right around now as the deadline approaches. Sure, they're probably annoyed, but such is life. You aren't the only one asking for a copy about now. Don't worry about it -just ask.
2007-04-11 07:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know they are in your house i would take a few hours to go thru everything before asking my former boss to go thru all his stuff to find your w-2. Your boss, unless his business is very small, probably has a service that does w-2's and he will have to contact them to get you another copy.
2007-04-11 07:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call your employer.Nothing embarrass about it.
It happen to them every tax season.
2007-04-11 07:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by urbanlife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go ask them...they have a copy - it is no big deal.
2007-04-11 07:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by Donna W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Donna is right! Just go ask them, it's no big deal.
2007-04-11 07:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋