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posted Jan 31, 2023 11:17:37 AM

My employer doesnt have a box d control number on my w-2. How do i get past this step as it says a value is required?

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Jan 31, 2023 11:26:14 AM

No, you do not need to input the control number on your W-2. Just leave the box blank.

 

A Control Number (box D) is used by many payroll departments to uniquely identify a W-2 in their system. If your W-2 doesn't have one, it's no big deal.

 

Please read this TurboTax Help topic for more information.