Accepted Answer

Dear LA,

Thank you for your question.

I am using your initials because this is a public forum and I want to respect your privacy.

It is unusual for someone to be required 40 years of W-2's and 1099's unless it dealt with social security.

The Social Security Administration can provide a work history report and reported earnings for your entire life.

You should also be able to get at least a partial third party payer report from the IRS.

to get copies of your SS report and copies of your W-2's please use the following instructions:

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc159.html

To get the third party payer report contact the IRS at XXX-XXX-XXXX select option one and then option 4. Ask to speak to the department who can provide a third party payer report to determine prior year 1099 payers. (they should be able to give you at least 5 years worth).

To obtain a work history report, please check here:

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-3369.pdf

 

 

 

Expert:	Ed Johnson
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Answered:	6/30/2008

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