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tcase0808
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June 7, 2019
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Where do I find the control number, box "d" on my W-2?

  • June 7, 2019
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Best answer by Irene2805

Your employer may not use a control number (box d) -- it is totally optional.  An employer sometimes uses the control number to identify individual W-2 forms. The IRS does NOT require an employer to enter this, so it may be blank.



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Irene2805Answer
Level 15
June 7, 2019

Your employer may not use a control number (box d) -- it is totally optional.  An employer sometimes uses the control number to identify individual W-2 forms. The IRS does NOT require an employer to enter this, so it may be blank.



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    kathy443
    Level 2
    June 7, 2019
    Turbo is asking me to put in control number from box d.  I do not have a box d, for filing
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    Whip609
    Level 2
    February 7, 2021

    Hello

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    February 7, 2021

    box 10 can be left blank. 

    Mike9241
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    JamesG1
    Level 15
    February 7, 2021

    A Control Number (box D) is used by many payroll departments to uniquely identify a W-2 in their system.

     

    If your W-2 doesn't have one, box D can be left blank.

     

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