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New Member
posted Feb 2, 2025 3:43:24 PM

Failed Validation Error

I keep getting a Failed Validation Error when I try to submit my taxes for e-file. I check for updates as it says & everything is up to date. I try again & get the same message. I have tried restarting the computer & nothing seems to work. 

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New Member
Feb 3, 2025 12:39:46 PM

Same here.  Stuck

Level 1
Feb 3, 2025 3:51:50 PM

 same here

 

I keep getting a Failed Validation Error when I try to submit my taxes for e-file. I check for updates as it says & everything is up to date. I try again & get the same message. I have tried restarting the computer & nothing seems to work. i also did the manual update

Expert Alumni
Feb 4, 2025 12:52:24 PM

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

Level 3
Feb 15, 2025 9:17:28 PM

What State? Same here in California

Level 2
Feb 15, 2025 10:52:44 PM

Hi Turbo Tax,

 

I keep getting the Failed Validation error and have literally tried everything.  What now?

 

Thanks 

Level 3
Feb 15, 2025 10:55:32 PM

Now we cry because they already have our money and this software and support are garbage.

New Member
Feb 16, 2025 12:06:35 PM

Same... Tried everything mentioned. Even installed it on another labptop and PAID an additional $40 to download another state form which should be included in the original purchase. Nothing worked. Still showing failed validation. This will likely be my last year using the software.

Level 3
Feb 16, 2025 1:49:04 PM

Update: Intuit just pushed through an update for California dated 2/12/25. It detected it as soon as I started turbo tax. I didn't need to do anything.

 

After the update installed my return was accepted.

 

So YES it was all on intuits shody programming. So frustrating . Will NOT be back ever again