Cause: Your data may have been archived to a secondary server or purged. Most payroll providers keep data for 7 years. It is still early for purging, but possible.
Solution: Look for an “Advanced Search” or “Show Archived Years” checkbox. If unavailable, contact support and request a “Legacy Data Restoration.”
If you only need your 2018 income information (not the full tax return), your employer or their payroll provider (e.g., ADP, Paycom) may have a legacy portal. wwwxx 2018 tax login
Even though the IRS and most states have moved on to the 2024 tax season (for 2023 returns), there are scenarios where revisiting 2018 taxes is necessary: Cause: Your data may have been archived to
For state taxes, contact your state’s department of revenue (e.g., nytax.ny.gov for New York). Most states have separate login systems for accessing old returns. Even though the IRS and most states have
Many users assume that tax records older than three years are irrelevant. That is a dangerous assumption. As of 2024, the 2018 tax year remains legally active for several reasons: