Three routes: the paper copy mailed to the address on file, the former associate tax document route, and an IRS wage and income transcript. Portal access ends shortly after your last day, so the normal wmlink/w2 route is not available to you.
The reason this question is so common is that the people asking it have lost access to the system that holds the answer, and nearly always have an old address on file as well.
Former associate W-2 at a glance
Last verified November 10, 2026. Walmart changes these systems often, so if something on screen does not match what you read here, the system changed and this page has not caught up yet.
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The three routes for former associates
The paper copy in the mail
A paper W-2 is mailed to the address Walmart has on file. The deadline to furnish is January 31, so a copy posted close to that date arrives in early February.
If you consented to electronic delivery while employed, no paper copy may be mailed at all. That is worth knowing before you spend February waiting for an envelope.
The former associate online route
Walmart maintains a separate route for former associates to reach pay and tax documents, which exists precisely because the portal closes with your employment.
You will need to verify your identity rather than sign in normally, so have your Social Security number, your date of birth and your former WIN available if you can find it. Your WIN appears on any old paystub.
The IRS transcript fallback
This is the route most people do not know about, and it is the one that removes the deadline pressure entirely.
An IRS wage and income transcript shows what was reported to the IRS under your Social Security number, including the figures from your W-2. It is free, you request it from the IRS rather than from Walmart, and it is generally enough to file a return.
Getting a final paystub
Final paystubs run through the same former associate pay route. The honest answer is that this is much easier to solve in advance than afterwards.
If you need a final paystub for a lender or a landlord and cannot retrieve it, an employment verification service can confirm employment and income without you producing the document, which is often what the other party actually needs.
What to do before your last day
Five minutes in your final week removes every problem on this page.
- Confirm your address in Workday. This is the one that matters most, because the W-2 is mailed there.
- Download your recent paystubs as PDFs. Including the final one if it has posted.
- Download your W-2 if the tax year has closed. Available in January for the year just ended.
- Note your WIN somewhere. You will need it to verify your identity later.
- Confirm your Computershare login. If you hold associate stock, that account is separate and survives.
The W-2 guide for current associates covers the wmlink/w2 route while you still have it.
Former employee W-2 FAQ
How do I get my Walmart W-2 after leaving?
A paper copy is mailed to the address Walmart has on file, there is a former associate route for tax documents, and the IRS can provide a wage transcript if neither works.
I left Walmart and cannot log in to get my W-2. What now?
That is expected, because portal access ends shortly after your last day. Use the former associate route or wait for the mailed copy.
When will my Walmart W-2 arrive in the mail?
Employers must furnish W-2s by January 31, so allow into early or mid February for post.
What if Walmart has my old address?
That is the main reason former associates do not receive a W-2. Ask for a reissue, and use an IRS wage transcript if you need to file in the meantime.
Can I get a final paystub after leaving Walmart?
There is a former associate pay route. Downloading your recent statements before your last day is far easier than retrieving them afterwards.
Can I file my taxes without my W-2?
An IRS wage and income transcript shows what was reported under your Social Security number, which is generally enough to file.
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