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posted Apr 29, 2020 4:36:11 PM

I can’t transmit my returns

I can’t transmit my returns. Can you help me ?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 29, 2020 5:25:35 PM

We cannot see your return or account here, as this is a public forum. Please copy and paste in the e-file rejection message you received so we can better assist.

Level 2
May 24, 2020 11:17:45 AM

601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number

Level 15
May 24, 2020 11:20:02 AM

You can only enter a standard 10 digit US phone number.

Level 2
May 24, 2020 11:49:36 AM

Right. And if I’m living abroad and don’t have a 10-digit, U.S. number, what’s the solution?

Level 15
May 24, 2020 11:54:09 AM

Try 555-555-5555.

Level 2
May 24, 2020 12:10:43 PM

No luck but thanks for the suggestion. I’ve read about a lot of users having the same issue. I’ve tried using relatives’ US phone numbers and had the same issue. I’ve seen no response on any threads from TurboTax employees, and as of right now, I paid $140 for the convenience of e-filing and it’s been more inconvenient trying to figure out a solution to this problem than it would’ve been to file by mail. 

Level 15
May 24, 2020 12:14:57 PM


@Smcavl wrote:

No luck but thanks for the suggestion. I’ve read about a lot of users having the same issue. I’ve tried using relatives’ US phone numbers and had the same issue. I’ve seen no response on any threads from TurboTax employees, and as of right now, I paid $140 for the convenience of e-filing and it’s been more inconvenient trying to figure out a solution to this problem than it would’ve been to file by mail. 


See if this TurboTax support FAQ will be of any assistance - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/why-am-i-getting-601errv-5-custhdr-17-invalid-sms-number-contains-invalid-digits-when-trying-to/00/27035

 

Also there is another thread of users with the same problem and many have found a solution - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-federal-e-file-is-not-going-through-i-m-given-the-following-error-message-601errv-5-custhdr-17/00/1526956