topic Can not file my taxes by e-file. Says it needs a control number from my W-2. The number on the W-2 is 2. But when I enter that it says it is invaled for elctronic filing. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Can not file my taxes by e-file. Says it needs a control number from my W-2. The number on the W-2 is 2. But when I enter that it says it is invaled for elctronic filing.

forthewrightkids — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:38:54 GMT

It also says the control number field must contain a minimum of 2 alpha or numeric character(s)

Re: Can not file my taxes by e-file. Says it needs a control number from my W-2. The number on the W-2 is 2. But when I enter that it says it is invaled for elctronic filing.

DoninGA — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:10:18 GMT

The Control Number in box d is not required to e-file a tax return. Best to delete the W-2 and re-enter manually to clear this error.

Re: Can not file my taxes by e-file. Says it needs a control number from my W-2. The number on th...

DawnC — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:26:01 GMT

You can e-file - that error is fixable! You don't need a control number to enter your W-2. If you get errors when attempting to e-file with an empty box D, just enter any number in this format: 5 digits, space, 5 digits (for example, 12345 67890). The IRS doesn't care what's in box D.

If you get errors when attempting to import your W-2 with an empty box D, select Type it in myself and manually enter your W-2.