What Is a W-2 Control Number?

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Employees should learn how to locate the Control Number on W-2 forms

Employers must provide employees W-2 forms. The employer then uses Form W-2 to complete their individual income taxes.

  1. Purpose of W-2

    • According to the IRS.gov web site, employees use Form W-2 to track income for their individual tax returns.

    Location of Control Number

    • The Control Number is located in box d on Form W-2. This is located on the left side of the W-2 form.

    Use

    • Employers use the control number to identify Form W-2 for employees.

    Optional to Use

    • The use of a control number on Form W-2 is optional, says IRS.gov.

    Relocation of Control Number

    • In 2009, the IRS and Social Security moved the control number from box a to box d. In addition, they moved social security number from box d to box a, says Social Security Online.

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