Two-step verification (a.k.a. two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication, or MFA) is a financial industry standard in which a user is required to provide additional verification after signing in. Often a verification code is provided to the user via text message or automated phone call.
Please click the TurboTax Help link, listed below to learn more.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/security/help/what-is-two-step-verification/01/26649#M28
To receive your codes through text please complete the following: Sign in to your account Select My Account Select Account Settings Select the blue Security tab on the left Select Two-Step Verification Select Turn On Enter your Phone Number and Password Sign out of TurboTax, close your browser and sign back in. You should receive a verification code shortly after signing back into your account. If you are still unable to get the code to work through text, choose I forgot my user ID or password and then choose I don't know my email address or user ID. You’ll be asked to provide some information about yourself, and then you’ll be asked a few questions to verify your identity. If that method fails, you’ll get a phone number to contact customer support.
When requesting the code via email, make sure to leave the window open that asks you for the code. If you close this window and go back after you receive the code, the code will no longer be valid. If you need your browser to get your e-mail, open a new separate window, don't close. Also, make sure you are using the most recent code and not using a prior one. Every time that you ask for a code it cancels out all the previous ones that were sent and only takes the most recent. Please wait a few minutes after each code request to receive your email. It is not generated instantly.
Trying for two days to get my code to finish my taxes, turbo tax not helping anyone know how to delete my tax information from turbo tax?
To get your verification code sent as a text, you have to select that option in your account settings. You will need to sign in to your account and then:
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We're required by the IRS to verify your email before you e-file. Please click here for more information for troubleshooting issues with receiving the verification code.
Every time I get a code and enter it in it tells me that it not the right code or expired.
You sent me an email with a verification code, that bYou say I had asked for.
But I have not asked for a verification code or anything else.
What does this mean?
Thank you
Wolf Schonborn
It means someone entered your email address by mistake and is frustrated that it is not coming thru ... they will probably figure this out eventually ... you can ignore it.
I need my code so I can finish my taxes send by phone like the other was sent [phone number removed]
Need to put code in box when it's texted to me on my phone
I have a disc and then downloaded it to my laptop, entered the code and then threw it away. I started doing my taxes but when I came back to it, it required the product code again which I don't have.
Please see the following link if you are trying to get the licensing code. The link provides additional information and a link to contact us for assistance.
To dump your turbo tax info, just don't send it in. Since they don't charge until you do, just give up on TurboTax. Even the chat thing doesn't work - they need a webmaster to help people like us who get into jams. There are several other programs out there - like H&R Block. That's where I'm headed.
TurboTax can be reached by calling: (800) 446 - 8848. For more information about ways to contact TurboTax, see: What is the TurboTax phone number? Otherwise, see: How do I connect with a tax expert in TurboTax Live?
For more help, see: What if I'm having trouble with my filing verification code?
What is a service code? related to getting a discount for TurboTax Online fees.
@ann941
I'm being asked for a character ID # to start using my software, but I cannot find one to use. My software was downloaded by somebody else. I'm lost and need help as soon as possible. Please
Did you buy a CD or a download ? The activation code was included in the CD sleeve or with the download receipt email. Or are you trying to use someone else's program ?
Everytime TurboTax asks me for verification code it is sent to my phone. But I receive nothing. I want it to send to my email address.
@Larryfunk wrote:
Everytime TurboTax asks me for verification code it is sent to my phone. But I receive nothing. I want it to send to my email address.
See this TurboTax support FAQ for the verification code - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/security/help/what-if-i-m-having-trouble-with-my-filing-verification-code/00/26499
As stated in the FAQ -
We're required by the IRS to verify your email before you e-file.