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iDas

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Failed to e-file!

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
February 16, 2024
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FAILED_VALIDATION: Error Code 54

This version of TurboTax is no longer current. You must ... blah blah Check for Updates and then you can e-file.

I checked for updates half a dozen times already and no new updates are coming through, and I can't e-file either. I bought this edition from Amazon. Did Intuit just give Amazon a piece of junk to sell to their customers? Or are these e-file updates "still in progress" and not even available to download, like so many users had reported. This is already Feb 16th, though, not Jan 29th. Please clarify. Thx

TurboTax Business Windows

Best answer by CatinaT1

UPDATE:

This has been resolved. Please run an update and try filing again.

Please let me know if you are successful.

@iDas @catnanny

Tax-E-Driver

I have the same Error Code 54 and failure to e-file from TurboTax purchased from Costco online, so I also would like to know how resolve this issue!

mhayes104

How do I fine an update so I can file my Federal tax. I have never had a problem in the pass.

Shawn_MI

I bought Turbo tax from Amazon and installed on my Mac computer. I had the exact same issue. The software is updated because I checked the update again and again. But the transmission error always happens. Then I uninstalled and re-installed the software, does not help. The same issue. This transmission only happens to my Michigan state e-filing. I did NOT have issue with federal tax and other state e-filings before I tried Michigan state tax e-filing. How to fix this issue?

Here is is the error message:

"Transmission failed: FAILED_VALIDATION. There is an update available for your version of TurboTax. Before you can file electronically, you'll need to get this update. To do this, go to the Online menu and select Check for Updates".

jimca

Ditto. I tried manually updating the software using the "superpatch" file downloaded from their website. That didn't work either.

Looks like the update was just rolled out yesterday (2/15/24), so I suspect this is a SW bug that they need to fix with another update. Very frustrating.

peltonsr

I was able to e-file my Federal Taxes after running the Super Patch, but still can't e-file my Wisconsin tax return.

failed_validation error message in TurboTax Deluxe.

Help!

richardcbutt

I purchased the product a BJs Wholesale Club and am having the same issue.

Bobbymeatballs

Error Code 54, me too. This is really annoying and apparently wide spread...

mbjacobs63

Same issue. How do I proceed?

jimca

Print and file by mail.

iDasAuthor

Sure, why don't we just ask for Intuit's corporate credit card to cover certified mailing fees, plus $15/hr for time spent standing in line at the post office.

catnanny

Same problem here. Software is up to date but cannot file.

CatinaT1

We are looking into this issue. Watch community for an update.

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rogereck

will not let me tranmit and can't down load updates

CatinaT1

Where are you being asked for an ISS date? I do not know what that is.

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

If you are using a downloaded version, uninstall and reinstall the program from your MyDownloads folder. How do I find my TurboTax for Windows software download?
If that doesn't help, or you downloaded TurboTax from a CD, try a manual update. What is a manual update?
Turning off your VPN and anti-virus software during the update can help as well.

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wleigher

I cannot efile. I don't get an error code, only FAILED_VALIDATION with text indicating that an update is needed. I am using a Mac version of Home & Business and the Turbotax program indicates that everything is up to date with the program starts up. If I check for updates when the program is running it says everything is up to take.

CatinaT1

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

If you are using a downloaded version, uninstall and reinstall the program from your MyDownloads folder. How do I find my TurboTax for Windows software download?
If that doesn't help, or you downloaded TurboTax from a CD, try a manual update. What is a manual update?
Turning off your VPN and anti-virus software during the update can help as well.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"