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becrawfo
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August 21, 2026
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deluxe desktop version

  • August 21, 2026
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all tax errors have been corrected. get validation error that software needs updated when I attempt to trnamit federal.

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rjs
Level 15
rjsLevel 15
Level 15
August 21, 2026

It sounds like you have to update the desktop software before you can e-file. Updating the software is not the same as correcting "tax errors."

 

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    August 21, 2026

    open the app. at the top click the “online” tab. then check for updates. in desktop updates should be automatic unless you set the updater to something else. you can check by clicking on updater preferences on the same tab 

    Mike9241
      VolvoGirl
      VolvoGirl
      Level 15
      August 21, 2026

      Windows or Mac?  

      If you can’t update your Windows program try doing a Manually update
      https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/updating/help/manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business/00/26041  


      Troubleshooting the Windows updating issues
      https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/troubleshooting/help/troubleshoot-turbotax-for-windows-updating-issues/00/25885  

       

      Or you might need to do a Windows OS update.  Update a couple times, one might be stuck.  

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