Failed Validation efiling 2024 Turbo Tax Deluxe online version

[tan49erfan]

Hi.  I just finished completing my tax returns for 2024 and wanted to efile them.  I keep receiving failed validation error messages when transmitting my returns (efiling), something I've never encountered before with past years Turbo Tax versions.  I have WIN 11 OS, and am using TurboTax Deluxe online version.  I tried clearing my cache, cookies and browsing history, shutting down my computer and restarting, it still gives me the same error message.  Please assist.

[SRD9999]

I filed the Fed alone and it went through.

It's just my State that fails validation. I'm in California

[tan49erfan]

I did the same thing - efile federal for now.  I did already pay for efiling CA returns, that is why it's annoying why I can't efile it at the same time.  

[SRD9999]

Yeah me too. I have my mother's to do now and will not pay to file state. It's convenient but not necessary.

[SRD9999]

Oh and now my Fed has been rejected. Lovely.

Says I didn't include the ACA insurance form. I'm not on ACA

[tan49erfan]

Feds just accepted my returns.  There are some CA forms that are not ready to efile until 2/27.  I am not using any of those forms though.  But I wonder if they just won't take any efile returns until after 2/27.  

[tan49erfan]

The link below has the various state forms and dates when they're ready to print or efile.  I am not filing any of the forms that are not ready to efile yet.  So I don't know if this is the hold up on CA efiling.

https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product...

[SRD9999]

I just restarted TurboTax and got an update. My state then went through. 

Fed refiled and not rejected yet

[JERRYG80]

Had the same problem for the last few days. (CA) But this morning an update was available and everything went through. IRS/FTB accepted returns within 45m. Not sure what created the error, but on my end it has been resolved.

[Deer In Motion]

Same problem. Filed Fed, can't file CA. Already paid for the efile.

[michaelgelormino]

Jerry,

thanks for your comment - the last updates I see on my TT online menu is 2/12/25.

i am using TT home and business

not sure what you your magic is but lucky you

Fed filed fine

CA will not execute

still getting this message

FAILED_VALIDATION

Thanks

Michael

[michaelgelormino]

Thanks Tan.

This was helpful . . . 

I have a straightforward CA e filing with FTB.

I was surprised to see the following forms not supported Yet for online filing

- Form 8453 OL to authorize Online Filing - I think for CA

- Fed Schedule A - Itemized Adjustments

 Thanks 

Michael G

[SRD9999]

Later yesterday I restarted TT and an update happened. Then everything went through

[meinmeme]

I too am still receiving the Validation Error.  Help!!!!•

[CatinaT1]

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

• Make sure your Windows Software is up to date.
• 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, try a manual update. What is a manual update?
• Turning off your VPN and anti-virus software during the update can help as well.