I have lost my w-2 to file for 2018 tax year. I have requested several times to get a copy of what was reported to the IRS as income for tax year 2018--like I had gotten one year previously but I keep getting nothing.

Make an appointment to go to your nearest Taxpayer Assistance Center go get income transcript for 2018. Google number for appt. number for IRS.

Yes. You have to make an appointment because they don't do walk-ins at all.

My advice for you would be that you make an appointment and go down there. Sometimes it's just better when you talk in person and hopefully you can get it straightened out. I hope this has helped you out. Take care