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Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

shroyd — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:26:49 GMT

I'm at the last step of e-filing, screenshot below:

After I click the "Transmit Returns Now" button, a screen pops up with the title "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-file", screenshot below:

After hitting the "Continue" button, the next screen asks me to check my SSN:

I searched in TurboTax for a federal personal information worksheet, but none appeared. Then it goes through a series of screens asking to verify name and address, all of which are correct. When I hit "Continue" on the last screen, it takes me back to the beginning screen:

No matter what information I enter, it just keeps going through this loop and won't proceed further. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated of how to solve this.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

mesquitebean — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:19:01 GMT

Can you go through the REVIEW tab again and does anything show up?

Apparently it's a problem with the California return.

"California information worksheet-- Taxpayer's SSN should not be entered directly on the California Information Worksheet for electronic filing. You must complete the Federal Personal Information Worksheet."

I suspect you already filled out the Federal personal info worksheet when you prepared the Federal return.

If you go into Forms Mode, there are 2 information worksheets in the Federal forms list. I don't have a Mac, but in the Windows version they are abbreviated as "Info Wks" and "Personal Wks".

I'll see if someone familiar with a California return can assist you. @ VolvoGirl do you know why this error is being generated? I think @ macuser_22 may still be out of pocket.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

mesquitebean — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:03:49 GMT

I wonder if it's similar to this problem. Did you make any direct entry on your California state worksheet or when running the state error check?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/error-ssn-name-address-etc-should-not-be-entered-directly-on-worksheet/00/25872

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

shroyd — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:03:33 GMT

I didn't enter any info directly on the California return. Also when I ran the error checks, I didn't get any errors.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

mesquitebean — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:09:27 GMT

I'll post it where other CA forum helpers will see it, but most won't be checking the forum at night. You may have to phone TurboTax Support tomorrow to troubleshoot with you in realtime unless you get any suggestions from someone familiar with California.

You can use the form at the link below to schedule a call back, or it may provide a number. Hours are 5AM-5PM Pacific (8AM-8PM Eastern) Monday-Friday.

Where the form asks what product you are using, be sure in the dropdown menu to indicate "CD/download" and the proper operating system, then indicate which Edition.

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

shroyd — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:10:32 GMT

OK thanks much for your help!

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

asdf1 — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:59:58 GMT

Thank you, this helped!

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

dpcrf450 — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:59:21 GMT

Did you ever find a resolution. I am having the same issue trying to efile my state form

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

mesquitebean — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:34:38 GMT

@dpcrf450 wrote:
Did you ever find a resolution. I am having the same issue trying to efile my state form

This is an old thread from last year. You would need to describe your issue, what state, and the portion of the error message that says what it wants you to review (it may say "Check this entry".) Then someone might be able to comment. And are you referring to Online TurboTax or the CD/download software? If the latter, is the software for Mac or Windows PC?

Or you can phone TurboTax Support for assistance.

Hours are 5AM-9PM Pacific (8AM-12 Midnight Eastern) 7 days.

You can use this contact form to get an incident number and phone number:

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

dpcrf450 — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:32:16 GMT

Online Turbo tax for Mac

The issue is Efiling for CA.

Getting message Check Entry - Ca information worksheet : "Taxpayer's SSN should not be entered directly on the California information worksheet for electronic filing. You must complete the federal personal information worksheet"

Seems like a software bug as this message makes no sense and i already paid for efiling on top of it.

Calling turbo tax is a joke... hour plus wait time does not work.

This will be the last year using Turbo Tax. I am done.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

Sedes Gobhani — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:07:05 GMT

I'm having same issue, says California taxable income ($0) doesn't match W-2 box 16, but I didn't work in California, I have a rental house there. Can you give me a link if you create a new post to the forum? I can't eFile - this is aggravating. Thx.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

acecar74 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:21:06 GMT

I fixed my issue with this glitch using the following steps:

1) switch to forms (versus easy step)

2) find, under CA state, info wkst

3) delete all the info you are able (some info you will not be able to delete)

4) go back to easy step and try to efile again.

When I did this, it worked. Good luck!

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

nottooloud — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:12:37 GMT

same issue in Vermont, your solution worked

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

BWebIN — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:16:20 GMT

Same issue and resolution for Indiana 2021...

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

vincevuu — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:26:42 GMT

WORKED thank you.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

22rick22 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:01:46 GMT

also caught in same loop. everything is correct on worksheet but cannot transmit efile

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

HeatherPLO — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:58:53 GMT

Please try to delete the state return and manually update the software. Then, redo the state return.

Manually Update TurboTax for Windows Software (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business)

Please see our Help Article on how to delete your state return.

@22rick22

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

dudgar — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:56:07 GMT

None of these suggestions (delete wks data, delete state return/redo state) helped resolve this issue within TT Business 2022 (Arizona). Any other suggestions or is back to dependable snail mail?

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

drivechipputt — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:13:29 GMT

Kinda disappointing this issue from 2019 is still ongoing in 2024. I was having the same issue with my Illinois return and this work around allowed me to successfully file. Thank you.

Re: Unable to e-file, caught in a "We Need a Little More Information Before You E-File" loop

xzCcscXZC — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:51:30 GMT

Intuit TurboTax can lobby congress with millions of dollars but cant work the kinks out of their outdated system. Thanks guys!!!