Error Code 54

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February 16, 2024
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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...

TurboTax Business Windows

danddwarner

Level 2

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

Level 2

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

CatinaT1

Level 15

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.

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Ranchhand

Level 2

@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.

Ranchhand

Level 2

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

Level 15

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

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alfoytek

Level 2

@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

Level 2

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?

CatinaT1

Level 15

UPDATE:

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

Please let me know if you are successful.

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alfoytek

Level 2

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.