Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Feb 26, 2020 11:42:59 AM

My control number is 1 on my W2. why does it say invalid?

0 3 3538
3 Replies
Expert Alumni
Feb 26, 2020 12:02:23 PM

If you are trying to import your Form W-2, don't all W-2s are eligible for importing.  With a single digit in the control number field, I doubt your W-2 is eligible.  You will need to enter the form manually.

New Member
Feb 26, 2020 12:05:36 PM

Yes, I actually did enter the information of the W2 manually.

Expert Alumni
Feb 26, 2020 12:12:08 PM

Leave the control number blank in TurboTax, it is not needed to file your tax returns with the IRS or State governing bodies, rather it is used by your employer for their internal purposes