Are Photocopied W2 Acceptable at Interview?

[CharlesChapmanJ 0]

I'm having issues with finding information on whether or not W2 photocopies are usable at interviews.

 

From my understanding, they are, but I can't find anything other than a handful of old posts. If I could get this confirmed and a link supporting it, I would appreciate it.

 

Thank you.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

Yes, photocopies are acceptable.  The originals would need to be filed with federal, state and local returns.  Typically only copies would be available to show.

[JeanneAdil 6,554]

when you receive notice of interview,  the documents that have to be originals will be stated 

there will be a check list (or use to be one) saying things like the following:

1  this has been recd

2  original is needed

3   item not needed 

4   or proof is needed 

some of this is very embassy dependent 

 

if you supplied IRS transcripts W2 is not needed / it is only when you sent 1040 copy

Edited September 27, 2020 by JeanneAdil

[CharlesChapmanJ 0]

2 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Yes, photocopies are acceptable.  The originals would need to be filed with federal, state and local returns.  Typically only copies would be available to show.

Now does this also extend to the tax returns itself? I know I have to sign off on my returns, so does a photocopy of this make a difference either?

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

Just now, CharlesChapmanJ said:

Now does this also extend to the tax returns itself? I know I have to sign off on my returns, so does a photocopy of this make a difference either?

Yes, you would only have copies of the signed tax returns available to show.

[CharlesChapmanJ 0]

1 minute ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Yes, you would only have copies of the signed tax returns available to show.

 

Thank you, I appreciate your time.

 

Have a good day.

 

[Allovertheworld 355]

52 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Yes, photocopies are acceptable.  The originals would need to be filed with federal, state and local returns.  Typically only copies would be available to show.

You send in your W2's with your tax returns?  It's been many years since I was a W2, but sure don't remember sending in supplemental paperwork like W2's.

 

Now of days with most taxes being filed online, I don't see that happening

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

17 minutes ago, Allovertheworld said:

You send in your W2's with your tax returns?  It's been many years since I was a W2, but sure don't remember sending in supplemental paperwork like W2's.

 

Now of days with most taxes being filed online, I don't see that happening

Likewise.  I haven't mailed in a W-2 in many years.......I do, however, remember W-2s with carbon copies long, long ago which had to be mailed in....LOL.  I honestly don't think are any original W2s these days. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

4 hours ago, Allovertheworld said:

You send in your W2's with your tax returns?  It's been many years since I was a W2, but sure don't remember sending in supplemental paperwork like W2's.

 

Now of days with most taxes being filed online, I don't see that happening

If you file by.paper, yes. W2 is required, as well as 1099's. 

[Allovertheworld 355]

1 hour ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

If you file by.paper, yes. W2 is required, as well as 1099's. 

I haven't had W2 in twenty years. I however sometimes get a 1099 and you don't send those.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

From Form 1040 instructions:

 

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Assemble Your Return

Assemble any schedules and forms behind Form 1040 or 1040-SR in order of the “Attachment Sequence No.” shown in the upper-right corner of the schedule or form. If you have supporting statements, arrange them in the same order as the schedules or forms they support and attach them last. File your return, schedules, and other attachments on standard size paper. Cutting the paper may cause problems in processing your return. Don’t attach correspondence or other items unless required to do so. Attach Forms W-2 and 2439 to Form 1040 or 1040-SR. If you received a Form W-2c (a corrected Form W-2), attach your original Forms W-2 and any Forms W-2c. Attach Forms W-2G and 1099-R to Form 1040 or 1040-SR if tax was withheld.

 

Edit: 1099 if tax was withheld

Edited September 27, 2020 by SteveInBostonI130
clarification