Skip to main content
Level 1
April 6, 2026
Question

its telling me my box d control number is wrong

  • April 6, 2026
  • 2 replies
  • 67 views
No text available

2 replies

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
April 6, 2026

Leave box d blank (empty) it is not required to e-file a tax return.

If the error persists then delete the W-2 and re-enter manually to clear the error.

LindaS5247
Alumni - Intuit
April 6, 2026

If TurboTax is telling you that your Box D control number is wrong, try  leaving it blank. If this does not work, try entering a number like 12345 67890 (5 digits, space, 5 digits). This Control Number is for employer payroll systems and it is not required by the IRS. so this will not affect your tax return.

 

If this does not work and you imported your Form W-2 try deleting it and re-entering it.

 

To delete a Form W-2 if you used TurboTax Online you can:

 

  1. Click on "Tax Tools" in the left panel of your TurboTax screen
  2. Select  "Tools"
  3. Click on "Delete a Form"
  4. Scroll down the list of your forms to find your Form W2
  5. Click on the trash can to the right of your form to delete it

To delete a Form W-2 If you used TurboTax Desktop, you can:

 

  1. Click on "Forms" in the top right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode"
  2. In your left panel of your TurboTax screen find Form W-2
  3. Click on "Delete Form" at the bottom of the form
  4. Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion

To get back to your W-2 screens in TurboTax you can:

 

  1. Click on "Search" in the top right of your TurboTax screen.
  2. Type "W-2" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the link "Jump to W-2"

 

Click here for How do I manually enter my W-2?


If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"