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posted May 31, 2019 8:00:30 PM

I have entered the Control number from my W-2 but it is saying its not right

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Employee Tax Expert
May 31, 2019 8:00:31 PM

Box D on a W-2 is for a control number. This is just a payroll processing number and is not required (some employers don't list one at all) by the IRS or TurboTax. You may omit the entry in TurboTax.

If you imported the W-2, you may have to delete it and re-enter manually.