Q: Where should I go to find old W2s from 2002, 2001, 2002?
I used to live in VA. The State of VA contacted my current employer in 2011 and attempted to garnish my wages. They claim that I never had state taxes with held for the years 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 and that I owed them $ 6,252.69 in back taxes, interest, and penalties.
VA never once contacted me personally. The only way I found out about the situation and garnishment was through my Controller at work. They had a mailing address for a place that I had never lived. I find it hard to believe that they couldn't find me in 11 years. I was able to contact a tax advocate and have the garnishment suspended until I could get my information.
I was able to obtain my information for 2003 (from the IRS) and 2004 (from H&R Block). However, the IRS has said that they don't keep information prior to 2002.
A: That may be really tough. Try the employer first for the W-2. Alternatively, ask them to reconstruct the W-2 equivalent from their information or use their best estimate. Are you sure you were even employed then? Consult a tax attorney for more advice.
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