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posted May 31, 2019 11:50:13 PM

It's asking me for a control ID number off my W-2 in boxes D and there is no box ID or a control number I have other W-2s that do you have it but this one doesn't

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May 31, 2019 11:50:15 PM

Box D is on the top left of your W-2 form. 


Form W-2 (wage statement) Box D is a Control Number field. It is usually located below the Employer's Name and Address (on the top left side) of your W-2 form.

The Box D Control Number is a code that identifies your unique W-2 form in your employer's records. This number is assigned by the company's payroll processing software. 

  • Please note that not all W-2s (or employers) will include a Box D number.


The actual number itself is completely irrelevant to completing your tax return, unless you wish to import your W-2 into the TurboTax program, then that would be an instance it may be required.

However, if you choose to type in your W-2 manually, then you do 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.

To workaround this issue, click Back to the screen where you were asked to enter your W-2 Employer Identification Number (EIN), remove the EIN, and click Continue. You will then skip the W-2 import, and be able to can enter your W-2 in manually.