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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:29:28 AM

I have no control number/boxD. How can I import W2?

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:29:31 AM

The answer to your question is that you will not be able to electronically import your W-2 statement without a Control ID Number.  That is not necessarily a TurboTax program limitation, as it will apply to all competing tax preparation software packages as well.

When present, the Box D Control Number is usually located below or near the Employer's Name and Address.  It is a code that uniquely identifies your W-2 document in your employer's records. This number is assigned by a company's payroll processing software, and is needed if attempting to electronically import your W-2 into a tax software program (like TurboTax).

Your alternative to importing a W-2 document is to simply input the same information manually.

The actual Control Number itself is not necessary in completing your tax return, unless you wish to import your W-2 into TurboTax (or other tax software); and it that one instance it is required.  In other words, the W-2 Control Number, whatever it is, will never increase or decrease your actual tax refund (or your amount owed) by a single penny.

If you type in your W-2 manually, rather than importing it electronically, then you should not have to enter anything from Box D at all, if you do not want to.  In fact, you can simply leave the field blank.  The exceptions to that would be if you are attempting to e-file your return and see some sort of W-2 Control Number related error; or if the program insists on a value before allowing you to continue.  In those cases, we have a TurboTax FAQ article that can help you resolve any such problems.  We've linked this answer to that FAQ page below.

We hope this information is useful to your needs.  Thanks for asking this important question.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4417180

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 11:29:29 AM

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:29:31 AM

The answer to your question is that you will not be able to electronically import your W-2 statement without a Control ID Number.  That is not necessarily a TurboTax program limitation, as it will apply to all competing tax preparation software packages as well.

When present, the Box D Control Number is usually located below or near the Employer's Name and Address.  It is a code that uniquely identifies your W-2 document in your employer's records. This number is assigned by a company's payroll processing software, and is needed if attempting to electronically import your W-2 into a tax software program (like TurboTax).

Your alternative to importing a W-2 document is to simply input the same information manually.

The actual Control Number itself is not necessary in completing your tax return, unless you wish to import your W-2 into TurboTax (or other tax software); and it that one instance it is required.  In other words, the W-2 Control Number, whatever it is, will never increase or decrease your actual tax refund (or your amount owed) by a single penny.

If you type in your W-2 manually, rather than importing it electronically, then you should not have to enter anything from Box D at all, if you do not want to.  In fact, you can simply leave the field blank.  The exceptions to that would be if you are attempting to e-file your return and see some sort of W-2 Control Number related error; or if the program insists on a value before allowing you to continue.  In those cases, we have a TurboTax FAQ article that can help you resolve any such problems.  We've linked this answer to that FAQ page below.

We hope this information is useful to your needs.  Thanks for asking this important question.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4417180