Contorl number

[HardLuckChamp]

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?

[Mike9241]

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

[HardLuckChamp]

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

[TiffanyL]

@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.

[HardLuckChamp]

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.

[JosephS1]

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:

1. Click on Wages & Income on the left side of your screen
2. At the "Job (W-2) click on "Edit/Add" where you see the W-2 in question
3. 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.
4. It will ask you "Are you sure?" and click yes, then Continue
5. You will return to the Wages & Income Screen so click on the "Job (W-2)" Edit/Add, and then follow the steps
6. Click on "Add a W-2" and enter the Employer Identification Number in the space provided
7. At the next screen click on "I'll type it in myself"
8. Enter the remaining information but leave the Control number box blank.

That should solve the problem with your W-2.

@HardLuckChamp