e-file with only pay stub

[taxea]

"And if the employer doesn't? What does the employee do?"

I think it was last year that the IRS came out with instructions that require the TP to fill out a form (don't know the # off the top of my head) to report the employer. If this is done the subtitute W2 can be used with an explanation of attempts to contact employer.

[David1980]

"And if the employer doesn't? What does the employee do?"

I think it was last year that the IRS came out with instructions that require the TP to fill out a form (don't know the # off the top of my head) to report the employer. If this is done the subtitute W2 can be used with an explanation of attempts to contact employer.

I think you're referring to the 8919, which is used for employees improperly classified as independent contractors. (Was new for TY 2007.)

You wouldn't use a substitute W-2 for this, as you're still responsible for the 1/2 SS and Medicate taxes. If you had taxes properly withheld and just lost/misplaced the W-2 you try to get it replaced and if that fails follow the instructions provided in this thread. No new forms or procedures on that.

[powerage]

I have a client that called and wants me to do his taxes from his last pay stub. I told him that we really need to wait for the W-2. He says he's moving and needs his money now.

I told him I would look into it. I was thinking that we can't efile before we have the W-2 in our hands. We can prepare but not file before. Am I correct? I couldn't find the answer anywhere.

I also told him if I did do it and his W-2 is different it will cost him for me to do an amended return.

Thanks.

Linda F.

I get this all the time, but if their company uses ADP, Talx or CIC plus, I can download their W-2 into the software and file the return. We have been able to do that for the Wal Mart workers since the 8th. If I can't download it, I will complete most of the return and have the client come back when they get their W-2.

[taxmom34]

substitute W2

when i worked for HRB we used substitute W2s and that was more than 25 years ago, nothing new.