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A control number in box d of the W-2 is not required to e-file a tax return
No, you do not need to input the control number on 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.
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, it's no big deal.
Please read this TurboTax Help topic for more information.
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