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Question

Prevents me from transmitting

Forum|Forum|6 months ago
March 23, 2026
1 reply
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I have already clicked update, updated windows cleared cache. Turbo tax still will not transmit due to a validation error. I am using a desktop version.

Alumni - Intuit

To fix this:

Run Review:; delete and re-enter the form causing the snag (common with state forms or special characters in names/addresses). Then Review again.
Save a clean copy: File > Save As to a new filename, close/reopen, e-file from the copy.
Network/security: Temporarily disable VPN/antivirus/firewall, use a stable wired/Wi-Fi, then retry; re-enable after.
Windows: Right-click TurboTax > Run as administrator. If still stuck, repair install or uninstall/reinstall, then update and retry.
Mac: If update/submit keeps failing, remove and reinstall TurboTax for Mac, relaunch, update, then transmit.