The IRS does not want returns electronically filed without a taxpayer's W-2. An income tax return should not be electronically filed before the ERO receives a related Form W-2, W-2G, or 1099-R from the taxpayer.

An employer is given until January 31, 20XX, to ensure employees have received a copy of Form W-2. If the taxpayer cannot secure and provide the W-2 to the ERO, the ERO can electronically file the return with Form 4852. Be sure that this form is completed following the instructions and that the correct steps have been taken to obtain a Form W-2, W-2G, or 1099-R.

See IRS Publication 1345 for more information.

This information applies to all years of the Taxwise software.

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