Error Code 54

[Bobbymeatballs]

Purchased at BJ's yesterday.  Unable to submit files.  Receiving error code 54.  This is my first time using Turbo Tax, I usually us Block software.  I chose TurboTax because I needed to file form 1041 which Block does not appear to support.  Well this is not a good experience by any means...

[danddwarner]

I'm getting the same message when trying to electronically file 1041 and CA541!  Says not using the latest updates, so I updated, still not working - still getting error code 54.  Very frustrating, Turbo Tax!

[sloneranch33]

I am having same problem on Feb 17, 2024.  Still no fix!!!

[Ranchhand]

Same here.  Manually updated, no joy.  Pretty sad paying for a program Intuit has not properly QC'd.  Evidently Intuit doesn't monitor this community.  They've been silent.

[CatinaT1]

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

• If you are using a downloaded version, uninstall and reinstall the program from your MyDownloads folder.  How do I find my TurboTax for Windows software download?
• If that doesn't help, or you downloaded TurboTax from a CD, try a manual update. What is a manual update?
• Turning off your VPN and anti-virus software during the update can help as well.

@Bobbymeatballs @sloneranch33 @Ranchhand 

[CatinaT1]

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

• If you are using a downloaded version, uninstall and reinstall the program from your MyDownloads folder.  How do I find my TurboTax for Windows software download?
• If that doesn't help, or you downloaded TurboTax from a CD, try a manual update. What is a manual update?
• Turning off your VPN and anti-virus software during the update can help as well.

@danddwarner 

[Ranchhand]

@CatinaT1   Thanks for your response.  Here's a follow-up.  Just now successfully eFiled LLC return.  Tried to eFile  a Trust return that was previously unsuccessful; still unsuccessful.  Prior to my previous post had force uninstalled and then reinstalled and manually updated.  Don't have a CD.  Thanks again for your response. 

[alfoytek]

I have the same problem and needs, i.e. to efile 1041 & 541.

Is this being addressed by Intuit? 

Is someone from the company listening?

[alfoytek]

@CatinaT1   I uninstalled the software.  Redownloaded. Installed the software again and got the same error, 54.

Is there anything else I can try?  

Last year there was a similar problem which turned out to be a setting in the transfer file.  It was set to test.

[alfoytek]

@CatinaT1   There was no manual update for the 1041 or state software.  So, could not try this.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/manually-update-turbotax...

[CatinaT1]

The engineers are looking into it. We will update you with the information once we know more.

[CatinaT1]

UPDATE:

This has been resolved. Please run an update and try filing again.

Please let me know if you are successful.

@Bobbymeatballs @sloneranch33 @Ranchhand 

[CatinaT1]

UPDATE:

This has been resolved. Please run an update and try filing again.

Please let me know if you are successful.

[alfoytek]

Yes, I was successful.  It may have been due to the last update I did today as you indicated it was fixed but I thought it was due to my turning off Windows virus and threat protection features.  

I either case, I am good now.  Files for both 1041 and CA 541 are submitted.

[Ranchhand]

Great but bummer, just dropped the return in the mail.