I work for a small medical clinic, my employer still hasn’t started our W-2s. I asked my manager today and she said it’s “the least of her problems right now” and that she’ll work on them after opening a new office at the end of March. She also said we have until April 15 to file, so she’ll get them to us by then or around that day.
I’ve worked here almost 4 years and my W-2 has been late every single year (last year I didn’t get it until the end of March).
A friend told me employers are required to send W-2s by the deadline (02/02/2026) and that this could be illegal.
My questions:
• Is this actually illegal?
• Can I report my employer for repeatedly delaying W-2s?
• If I don’t get it by April 15, what should I do file an extension just in case?
• Are there any steps I should take now?
I just want to file my taxes on time and move on. Thank you!!! 🙏🏻
Employer hasn’t started W-2s yet 😭 Is this illegal? What are my options?
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At the end of February, see this.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/what-to-do-when-a-w-2-or-form-1099-is-missing-or-incorrect
When they file late, they will be charged late penalties. Some employers don’t care. Unfortunately, it leaves you waiting.
If you don’t have it by April 14, I would file for an extension.
[https://www.irs.gov/filing/if-you-dont-get-a-w-2-or-your-w-2-is-wrong](https://www.irs.gov/filing/if-you-dont-get-a-w-2-or-your-w-2-is-wrong)