topic Re: Contorl number in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Contorl number

HardLuckChamp — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:25:41 GMT

The control number on my W2 is 2022B35017, TurboTax won't accept it. I do have to file so I can get my refund. How do I fix this?

Re: Contorl number

Mike9241 — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:43:40 GMT

delete it. it's not needed for e-filing. actually, it's only use is for your payroll department or for document import

Re: Contorl number

HardLuckChamp — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:31:03 GMT

I tried to delete it, but it stays red and the program won't move past it. It says that it's mandatory

Re: Contorl number

TiffanyL — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:17:18 GMT

@HardLuckChamp

If you get errors when attempting to import your W-2 with an empty box D, select Skip Import and manually enter your W-2. If this does not work for you, please come back to this forum and let us know.

Re: Contorl number

HardLuckChamp — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:35:22 GMT

I really wish that were true. But when I tried to do it without that number, it stayed red and says that it's required.

Re: Contorl number

JosephS1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:21:46 GMT

As TiffanyL stated, this is a situation where deleting the W-2 and reentering manually should alleviate your problem. The following steps presupposed you have a paper copy of your W-2 handy. Please follow the following steps:

Click on Wages & Income on the left side of your screen
At the "Job (W-2) click on "Edit/Add" where you see the W-2 in question
The next screen will show the W-2 in question and any other W-2's you have entered. Locate the problem W-2 and click on the trash can next to it.
It will ask you "Are you sure?" and click yes, then Continue
You will return to the Wages & Income Screen so click on the "Job (W-2)" Edit/Add, and then follow the steps
Click on "Add a W-2" and enter the Employer Identification Number in the space provided
At the next screen click on "I'll type it in myself"
Enter the remaining information but leave the Control number box blank.

That should solve the problem with your W-2.

@HardLuckChamp