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Level 2
posted Feb 6, 2021 9:27:14 AM

Ameritrade 1099 tax import to Turbotax not working

Hello

Just tried to download 1099 transactions from my TD Ameritrade account to the 2020 Desktop version of TurboTax that I have.  I was able to import my W2's OK from TD Ameritrade. However when I tried to import my stock transactions from my TD Ameritrade 1099 form that I have I got the following error message  today. 

 

TurboTax  Home and Business 2020

TD Ameritrade

Invalid sign on

 

I did not get any other prompts asking for a password or account number. Only prompts I got before the error message was to enter my account number and document ID which is on my TD Ameritrade 1099-Form.

 

Any suggestions on how to fix?

Thanks

 

 

Please advise on how to fix.

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24 Replies
Level 2
Feb 6, 2021 9:34:02 AM

Hmm, just got a similar invalid sign-on trying to download from Computershare.  Perhaps the Intuit side of the download is not working?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 6, 2021 2:04:24 PM

Please see the information below for assistance with your Ameritrade download:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-download-tax-information-from-my-ameritrade-account/00/711479

New Member
May 14, 2021 2:55:52 PM

That is not working for me either. That seems to refer to an older version of the Turbotax for 2019. The 2020 version never prompts for a password and only is asking for a document number and it does not ask for a password. It comes back and says "Invalid signon". 

 

Please help, there is too much data to enter by hand. 

Thanks,

Ken Donna

New Member
May 14, 2021 3:06:22 PM

OK. I got it to work. The document number has to be in lower case characters, otherwise if you use the document number with the upper case character letters ( as shown on the TD Ameritrade tax form) it will not work. 

SO, make sure to use the lower case letter for your document ID and it should work.

 

Ken Donna

New Member
Feb 12, 2022 5:53:08 PM

This answer does not address the issue I am having.

when trying to import from TD Ameritrade I get an error message stating my document ID is incorrect.  I have confirmed with TD Ameritrade that indeed is it exactly correct.

very frustrating 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 12, 2022 6:22:41 PM

This could be related to a known issue we are currently trying to resolve. Please click here to sign up to be notified via email once this is resolved @DWalk1

Level 2
Feb 13, 2022 12:24:39 PM

Sign up link does not work.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 13, 2022 2:39:42 PM

@PaulS392

 

You need to click on the bar that says "Sign Me Up for Updates." The original link works so click here to sign up to be notified via email once this is resolved.

New Member
Feb 23, 2022 7:34:28 AM

After system input TD Ameritrade account, I find transactions from National Clearing complete not mine. Any clue why this is happening? Thx.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 25, 2022 11:03:12 AM

@Forced1029

 

I would clear that information out, try the following steps below and then try to re-import.   

 

  • Log completely out of Turbo Tax. 
  • Then, clear your cache and cookies within your browser and completely close out of it.  I have included the Help Articles below if you need assistance with clearing cache or cookies. 
  • Re-open the browser and log back into Turbo Tax and see if this fixes the situation.  You can also try a different browser as well or "incognito mode".  

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, please reach back out here in the thread and someone will follow up with the next steps. 

 

Clear Cache

Delete Cookies

 

New Member
Apr 2, 2022 3:20:59 PM

I am not able to import my TDAmeritrade data to 2021 Turbotax Deluxe.  I keep getting the error message Invalid Signon.  I am able to log in to TDAmeritrade with my ID and password.   Why am I getting this error and how can I get it fixed?  I called Turbotax and they are no help.

New Member
Apr 2, 2022 5:36:13 PM

My problem with import TDAmeritrade has been resolved.  Turbotax (Denise) had me re-enter the Doc ID and it worked.  I mistook the letter G for a 6.   Entering G solved the problem.

Intuit Alumni
Apr 3, 2022 9:14:52 AM

We are happy to hear you were able to get the issue resolved. 

 

Please let us know if you need further assistance. @Fred27

Not applicable
Jan 28, 2023 9:13:29 AM

I kept getting the import document error with TD Ameritrade document.  Mine is Alpha/Numeric, 

 

it is a CASE SENSITIVE input.  Mine was ALL CAPS, and when I tried the Document ID that way it worked fine multiple times.

 

WHY won't they let you PASTE it in the field, that would alleviate a TON of issues with TYPOS and case.

 

Good Luck!!

Level 7
Jan 30, 2023 6:25:55 AM

If your financial institution is a TurboTax 1099 Import Partner, you'll likely be able to import your 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-OID, 1099-R, 1099-NEC, and 1099-MISC (without entries in boxes 8 or 10) by January 31, 2023. And you'll likely be able to import your 1099-B and 1099-MISC (with entries in boxes 8 or 10) by February 15, 2023. If your brokerage issues a consolidated tax statement with several types of 1099s, which is common, you might not be able to import any of your 1099s until February 15, 2023.

Not applicable
Feb 2, 2023 5:31:21 AM

Case-Sensitive is the answer! Here's an idea Intuit. Instead of an error message saying to enter the 11 character code without spaces, how about a message that says that the field is case-sensitive. There, that wasn't hard.

New Member
Feb 10, 2023 5:48:37 AM

I have this same issue

Intuit Alumni
Feb 10, 2023 10:43:12 AM

There are a few suggestions above in regard to your matter.  Please also take note of the dates ShirlynW posted depending on which form you are trying to import. Please see the Help Article here that provides troubleshooting steps for importing.  The instructions mention Schwab but that is just to serve as an example.

 

If this doesn't resolve your issue, please post back here in the thread for further assistance. 

New Member
Feb 13, 2023 4:10:47 AM

I see this post is from 2021.  I am having this same issue in 2023.  Anyone else having this same issue?  Are we supposed to sit and wait for an update from Turbo Tax?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 13, 2023 9:08:35 AM

@TJ_Shopper 

 

If you are having issues importing, you may want to check and make sure your financial institution or brokerage is a TurboTax 1099 partner. If it is and you are still having issues, please see the FAQ link provided below for assistance:

 

What if I can't import my 1099

Level 2
Feb 28, 2023 9:23:31 AM

Thanks for the solution.  I had struggled with this.  I agree, so stupid that you cannot cut and paste.  Then they insist on case sensitivity!!!

Level 3
Mar 9, 2023 7:27:16 PM

I was having the same trouble and when I turned off my VPN (Virutal Private Network) for my internet, it worked. I was able to import my brokerage account's info into TurboTax. Hope this helps someone.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 10, 2023 8:27:57 AM

Thank you for letting us know what worked for you. It can definitely help out the community. @Bphon2378 

New Member
Apr 16, 2023 3:24:32 AM

Sorry to say, this is a turbotax "bug" not a TD Ameritrade problem.  I reported this LAST YEAR!  It started when TD Ameritrade bought Scottrade.  TD Ameritrade uses a 9 digit account number while Scottrade used an 8 digit account number.  Customers coming from Scottrade kept their 8 digit numbers.  The TurboTax application does a check for a 9 digit account number.  Using 8 digits gets you an "invalid signon" error message. Simply, the program code needs to be changed to allow 8 or 9 digit account numbers when doing a download from TD Ameritrade.  I've always been a big turbotax fan however this is very inconvenient and frustrating if you have a long and complicated 1099 consolidated form.  I do not understand why one of all these turbotax experts can't call TD Ameritrade, verify what I have said for two years and get the programmers to fix it.  Sorry, but it looks like you will have to enter the data manually.  KERRY R.