2007-11-26 08:00:52 · 4 answers · asked by bambi 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes, BUT...
The IRS wants you to file with a W-2. You can file without it, by preparing a substitute W-2 (J-H will do this, but it costs extra.) You must include an explanation as to why you haven't been able to get a copy of your W-2 (company out of business for example.) The IRS won't accept an electronically filed return before 15 February that includes a substitute W-2 (they want you to wait for the W-2 to arrive.) If you're going to J-H to get a bank product (refund anticipation loan) you can't get it with a substitute W-2.
Best course is to do everything you can to get the W-2. If you are trying to file a prior year return, you can get transcripts from the IRS with the info you need to prepare the substitute W-2.
2007-11-26 09:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Knightly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot. A W-2(s) must be submitted when you file income tax returns. They can probably FIGURE them out for you ahead of time, but you will have to wait for your W-2 to arrive to complete the filing.
2007-11-26 09:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no tax preparer can legally prepare and file a return without the W-2 in hand.
2007-11-26 08:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You need to wait for your W2.
2007-11-26 08:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋