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Level 3
posted May 31, 2023 4:43:58 AM

Hey TurboTax, We need a new patch that actually resolves the failed validation error code 54 so we can e-file.

Hey TurboTax, We need a new patch now that will actually work to resolve the failed validation error code 54 and allow us to e-file.  We've tried your last patch (manually as instructed) and it did not help! 

 

When will this be fixed?  I noticed in Intuit Accountants that this was an error last year, and I assume you found a fix then. Please hurry. 

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Level 15
May 31, 2023 4:57:32 AM

This is a new situation that appeared recently  ... fixes usually take about a week or 2 to be implemented at this time of the year. 

Level 3
May 31, 2023 6:26:43 AM

Thank you! 

 

Is there a way to determine whether TurboTax is addressing the problem? 

 

Is there a way to know if/when they have, fixed the problem, other than repeated attempts by us users to e-file?

 

Thanks.

Level 1
Jun 1, 2023 12:33:28 PM

I just posted this unable to efile issue. It's ridiculous that it takes so long for Turbotax to address and correct the issue. A lot of people are trying to finish up their taxes by completely the efile. I want to move on!!!

Level 15
Jun 1, 2023 2:06:23 PM

Do Do occurs everyday ... you just have to roll with it.   The technicians will get this corrected it will just take a bit of time. 

New Member
Jun 1, 2023 2:41:43 PM

I agree - they need to fix the issue and let us all know via email that it has been corrected. It is hard to believe that we are not able to discuss with a live customer support individual.

New Member
Jun 1, 2023 4:03:26 PM

I have same issue. Talked with great TT gal today but NO SOLUTION! Downloaded manual update, uninstalled/reinstalled restarted redownloaded manual update -- nothing worked!

Level 3
Jun 2, 2023 5:42:24 AM

IT WORKED FOR ME THIS MORNING!  An update installed when I first started out and it e-filed with no problem!!!  I'm glad I was patient (but it wasn't easy) and did not pay to print and mail the forms!  I hope it works for everyone!

Level 2
Jun 25, 2023 10:52:26 AM

To make matters worse, I did my sister's return at the end of February, and TT said it was e- filed. I checke a few days later, and it said it was accepted by the IRS. A month & a half  later, she called me and said she hadn't gotten her refund. I went back in to check the status, and it said we hadn't e-filed yet.  We re-e-filed (LATE) and it said once again that it was accepted. I hope it works this time! I've been using TurboTax for over 20+ years, and this may be the last.

Level 2
Feb 16, 2024 10:40:20 AM

Its February 16,2024.   I just spent over 2 hours with customer support troubleshooting e-file error code 54.  Got transferred and was pointed to this thread which is from LAST YEAR.   Is this a known error for the 2023 tax year.  The link I was sent to seems outdated and I am unsure if my e-filing error is actually being addressed.

Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2024 11:54:28 AM

You are posting on an old thread. We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify your question?

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2024 10:22:10 AM

Here are several troubleshooting steps that you can try:

@rayxerri 

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2024 1:06:11 PM

UPDATE:

 

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

Please let me know if you are successful.

 

@diycpa @rayxerri 

Level 2
Feb 17, 2024 2:40:01 PM

Thank you Catina. I will try again tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

Level 1
Feb 17, 2024 4:47:33 PM

Hey TT.  I am trying to e file my Trust tax return for 2023 and getting code 54 like they did last year.  Why didn’t this get fixed?  This is the first major problem I have had with TT after many years!

Level 2
Feb 18, 2024 7:35:58 AM

Just tried again.  No error 54.  Trust return successfully transmitted!  Too bad I had to spend over 2 1/2 hours troubleshooting with TT tech support on an issue that was not ever going to be fixable despite all the steps thy had me take.  There's got to be a better way to identify system wide problems in advance to prevent wasting precious time for all involved! 

Level 1
Feb 22, 2024 11:27:21 AM

As of today 02/22/24 2023 tax efiling got an error - Failed Validation ~update,,,which I did many times still getting same error please help

 

New Member
Feb 22, 2024 10:19:57 PM

Why is this so difficult to create software to e-file correctly?!? It is the same thing year after year.

Level 2
Feb 23, 2024 4:46:49 PM

None of the advice that you provided has worked.  Still getting failed validation error.