Failed Validation Error Code 54

[mrpdpp]

Getting a Failed Validation Code in TurboTax Business when trying to file trust returns.  Tried making sure I had all updates.  Then tried uninstalling and reinstalling Turbo Tax Business.  Still getting the same message.  Any solutions to this?  Thank you!!!

[ccf3rd]

Same thing is happening to me, for a trust return.  I think this is a TurboTax issue that they will need to fix.  I'm going to give it a day or two and see if they hop on it.

[CatinaT1]

We are looking into this issue. Watch community for an update.

[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.

@mrpdpp @ccf3rd 

[alfoytek]

I had the same problem and just got this to work thanks to, CatinaT1

I turned off the Windows Virus and Threat Protection features in the Control Panel.  

I got both 1041 and CA 541 to efile.

Good luck.

[alfoytek]

Thanks,

I turned off the Windows Virus and Threat Protection features in the Control Panel.  

I got both 1041 and CA 541 to efile.

[CatinaT1]

UPDATE:

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

Please let me know if you are successful.

@mrpdpp @ccf3rd 

[ccf3rd]

Problem resolved.  Much appreciated.  Thanks.

[mrpdpp]

Thank you so much CatinaT1.  Manual update worked.  So wonderful having people like you who know what they're doing helping people like me who, well, don't when it comes to TurboTax.  Blessings to you.  

[johl]

Any Updates?

[PaulaM]

This should be resolved now. Please run your desktop software updates under the Online menu tab.

[Ron Romine]

  TO ACTIVATE MY 2022 TURBO TAX PROGRAM......

activation code on sales receipt from Best  Buy is 25 characters long.   Entry on computer calls for a 16 character number ?      What is wrong here?   Now what do I do, since I have paid for your product ?

    Ron R.

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[CatinaT1]

Please call TurboTax Customer service.  Here is a link:  Turbo Tax Customer Service 

[FailedValidation]

Same issue is happening again for 2024. Seems to be CA people affected. Please get this FIXED!