Does past employee need to be active to pull into w2 if worked in the year?

No they do not.

Hi @KKHRS.

Happy Wednesday.

W-2s will be issued to any employee that received wages in 2021, regardless of their employment status. 

Learn more about how and when your W-2s are filed, delivered to your employees, and when you and your employees can view and print them if needed.

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I'm happy to help with any additional questions, simply reply to this thread. I'll be here!