Does anyone know how I can get 2016 w-2 if my client doesn't have it

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Youre preparing 2017 but need 2016 W2?

[usermrsnsthomas]

That was a type-o. Thanks.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

You could order a transcript to get the wages and federal withholding amount to file the return with....it wont have state withholding though.

[usermrsnsthomas]

Thank you. Do you know how I can get the state? I have the transcript.

[sjrcpa]

Try contacting the state, or the employer.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

In California Ive called into their practitioner service with a federal transcript in hand and theyve given me the state withholding amounts.

[BobKamman]

So which was the typo, 2016 or 2017?

Ordering a transcript for 2016 is probably not going to get what you need before the statute expires.  Have you tried asking the employer?  

[Just-Lisa-Now- · Accepted solution]

Posted above that they have the transcript, were really just looking for the state withholdings.