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why does my control box number says its wrong on turbo tax, when its not on my w2?

it shows the box red and wont let me continue.
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KrisD15
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why does my control box number says its wrong on turbo tax, when its not on my w2?

If you are not importing your W-2 and instead you are typing it in, leave the control number box blank. It is not needed.  

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