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May 3, 2025
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What do I do if my control number is only ten digits when it’s asking for a twelve digit number?

  • May 3, 2025
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Control box D - numbers only It will not let me continue because my number is only ten digits. It says it needs to be twelve digits.

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DoninGA
Employee
May 3, 2025

The Control Number in box d of the W-2 is not needed to file a tax return.  Leave box d blank (empty).

If you still receive an error then delete the W-2 and re-enter manually to clear the error.