Every time I review my taxes it says that the control number on one of my W-2 is incorrect, but I am putting down what it says on the form. What do I do?

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You do not need a control number. Erase it and leave it blank.

That is just a number that the payroll team uses to identify your W-2 for their system purposes. This is not something the IRS needs, so as long as you input something in this format, you can proceed.

Just put in that combination of numbers in this specific format 5 digits, space, 5 digits (for example, 12345 67890). Do not enter any letters, only numbers.