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New Member
posted Feb 19, 2021 10:14:33 AM

Anyone else having a problem with logging in to Merrill Lynch to import docs (live assistance is BEYOND useless)?

Specifically - I can't even get it to make a connection with the financial institute.

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Level 15
Feb 19, 2021 10:19:03 AM

Be sure you can log into your Lynch account.   Be sure the Lynch account allows 3rd party access.

Level 3
Feb 23, 2022 7:54:54 PM

I'm having the same problem. Trying twice, Merrill also reports they can't log me in.  But if I go directly to Merrill on the same browser, the username and password works.  I didn't try a Lynch account as the site is now Merrill, but I will try

 

Level 3
Feb 23, 2022 7:56:57 PM

Nothing listed under Lynch!  Just Merrill-Merrill Edge

Intuit Alumni
Feb 24, 2022 9:29:31 AM

It could be a couple of different reasons as to why you are having this issue. You may want to double-check and make sure you have granted third-party access for TurboTax to import. I have also provided a couple of help articles below that may address your issue. If none of these work, please post back here for additional support:

 

What if I can't import my 1099?

 

How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax Online?

 

How do I import my 1099?

 

@Jabe

Level 3
Feb 25, 2022 12:50:11 PM

Hi, I have brokerage accounts with Merrill and Schwab.  No problem downloading from Schwab through TurboTax.  I have downloaded from Merrill in past years without a problem.

 

I spoke with the IT staff at Merrill. They can't do anything at their end because I can get onto their site fine with app and laptop.  

 

Can I import via CSV or in some other way?  I am not willing to type in over 100 transactions by hand.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 25, 2022 5:09:29 PM

There could be a couple of possibilities as to why you may be having this issue. You want to make sure you grant third-party access for TurboTax to import. I have also provided a couple of FAQ links below that may be able to assist you. Please post back here if your issue still persists after checking out the links below:

 

What if I can't import my 1099?

 

How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax Online?

 

@Jabe

New Member
Feb 25, 2022 8:10:03 PM

Merrill Lynch has previously been listed as a separate entity in TurboTax. The main Merrill Lynch login is different from the Merrill Edge login and has a different website. TurboTax needs to look into this issue on their end. The issues that people are having has nothing to do with Merrill or granting 3rd party access.

Level 1
Mar 26, 2022 2:19:48 PM

I'm having same problem.  I need to use the turbotax app because the online turbotax doesn't know how to handle backdoor Roth IRA contributions.  Online version reads in Merrill Lynch statements fine.  The Mac app can't open the Merrill Lynch account.  Note, it only has Merrill Edge option which is NOT Merrill Lynch account.  I bought the App because the online version can't handle backdoor Roth conversions, but the app can't read in my brokerage accounts.

Level 3
Mar 26, 2022 9:37:29 PM

It's sad that they haven't fixed this yet.  TURBO TAX IT STAFF:  where are you?  If this is a widespread problem with the Mac program, why can't you remedy it before taxes are due in mid April?  

 

The Mac version does download fine from Schwab, BoA.

Level 1
Mar 27, 2022 8:11:47 AM

The real sad part is the online version works. It downloads Merrill Lynch account info just fine. I did it before I switched to the Mac App. It’s not a Merrill problem. It’s a TurboTax IT problem.

Level 2
Feb 26, 2023 10:19:45 AM

I have not been able to import my Merrill Lynch stuff so far. I am able to login to my account thru a browser so not a problem with username/PW. Merrill Lynch said contact Turbotax.

Level 2
Feb 26, 2023 10:26:12 AM

There is no way to "grant access" to an application that I can see. The only choices are people.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 27, 2023 12:15:13 PM

Have you tried to use another browser? 

@TLHKayaker 

Level 2
Feb 28, 2023 5:44:23 AM

I can download the .pdf file using any browser I choose. The problem is Turbotax can't import the data from ML.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 28, 2023 9:59:16 AM

If you are unable to import the data, you can manually enter the information into Turbo Tax. 

 

If you would like assistance in importing it, please click here to give us a call. @TLHKayaker 

New Member
Mar 2, 2023 5:55:20 AM

What do you mean by “ the online version”?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 2, 2023 10:23:03 AM

This means the online version using Turbo Tax in the browser vs the CD/Download.

@Steve hou  

Level 2
Mar 2, 2023 12:10:25 PM

I finally got the download to work after changing my PW with Merrill Lynch.  Now TurboTax is asking me for information that is not contained within the Merrill Lynch tax documents. This will be my last year of trying to use TurboTax.

New Member
Mar 2, 2023 2:19:09 PM

Did you use the Bank of America or Merrill edge to make it work. I even tried it on a H & R Block and Merrill would not download there either 

Level 2
Mar 2, 2023 2:42:47 PM

This is from within the TurboTax Deluxe app running on a Mac. Once I changed my PW I was able to get the documents to import. 

New Member
Mar 3, 2023 3:19:03 AM

Did you use the Bank of America slot or did you enter Merrill and get the Merrill edge logo?

Level 2
Mar 3, 2023 6:06:44 AM

Merrill

Level 2
Mar 9, 2023 10:12:35 AM

I think I figured out the Merrill problem.  Merrill Lynch has changed their name to Merrill or Merrill Edge.  If you transferred your 2021 data to the 2022 return and try to download the Merrill tax info you get numerous  "no tax related info" message.  You have to delete all the "Merrill Lynch" named accounts in the 2022 set up and then download your Merrill tax data.  Once I did that it works.  I also have been working with the Desk Top Premier versions.

 

Level 2
Mar 9, 2023 10:21:49 AM

Merrill