<prompt> Human: I dont have my last pay stubs from these people. They ran a shady business and ended up writing me a bunch of checks that bounced. When Id notify them theyd pay me in cash. Ultimately, this led to me quitting and the company closed shortly thereafter. I only worked there last year from January to March. Ive contacted the owner thru Facebook regarding my W-2 and she reads the messages and doesnt reply. Without pay stubs, what can I do?  <response>: Call IRS at 1-800-829-1040 M - F 7am - 7pm local time for assistance. When you call, please have the following information available: your name, address, phone number, and social security number You can also call today 9:00 - 5:00 local time.You will also need to provide the employer name, address including ZIP code, and phone number, and employer identification number if known.The IRS will contact the employer for you by mail and request the missing W-2. The letter sent to the employer will also describe the penalty for non-compliance. The IRS will send you a Form 4852 Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, along with a letter containing instructions.If you do not receive the missing W-2 in sufficient time to file your tax return timely, you may use the Form 4852 to complete your return. If you receive the missing or corrected Form W-2 after you file your return and a correction is needed, use Form 1040X to amend your original return. 