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Level 1
April 6, 2026
Question

I cannot transmit my returns because the captcha for the robot verification will not load

  • April 6, 2026
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Why won't my captcha load to verify I'm not a robot? It won't let me transmit my returns until this happens.

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Level 15
April 6, 2026

NOTE:   Are you by any chance using any ad blockers or script blockers?   If so, that may be blocking the Captcha.

 

Otherwise, here's how to troubleshoot:

  • First, simply refresh the page in your browser and see if that changes anything.
  • If not, then log out of TurboTax, and clear your browser Internet cache.
  • Then close the browser and reopen it.
  • Make sure cookies are allowed/enabled in your browser settings so the Captcha will appear.
  • Log in and try again.
  • If still unsuccessful, close browser and reopen using a private window/private browsing (aka "incognito mode").
  • Log in with the private window (again making sure cookies are allowed) and try the efile again.

Or if still a problem after all that, see if trying a different browser (with cookies allowed) will solve it.

Level 6
April 6, 2026

If you're stuck here, jump out and jump back in by selecting File from the left-hand side menu in TurboTax Online, and run through the e-file menu screens again to return to the 'transmit now' page. 

 

If this does not work, you can try these troubleshooting steps for issues in TurboTax Online: 

 

If you use TurboTax Online, you can try these troubleshooting tips:

 

  • Check ‌your browser's settings. (Clear your Cache and Cookies)
  • Or, Try using a different web browser to login and complete your entries. 
  • If you are using the phone/tablet app, try changing to laptop/computer if possible. If you do not have access to a computer, switch to a web browser within your phone or tablet, and sign in from there. 
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