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Level 3
posted Mar 9, 2025 7:16:59 PM

"Live Tax Advice" did not call back

after 6 attempts and 4.5 hours waiting - I closed Turbotax and quit for the day.

I have been 'clicking' the "connect with an expert" button repeatedly. I get the "will call in 5 minutes" message only to wait another hour. I realize this is a busy time, but perhaps a message that I am still in the cue or other.

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11 Replies
Expert Alumni
Mar 10, 2025 8:19:50 AM

We have forwarded your concerns, but in the meantime is there anything that we can help you with in this forum?

Level 3
Mar 10, 2025 11:37:15 AM

Thanks for forwarding the concern.

I suppose I could try again today.

Just in case, do you know the secret contact info to request a refund for the TT fee?

Expert Alumni
Mar 10, 2025 11:38:40 AM
Level 3
Mar 10, 2025 1:13:51 PM

I tried one more time.

I received an email that an agent sent me a message. 

instructed to log in to turbotax to get the message.

WHERE? are the messages?

There is no link to a mailbox.

the help window does not help find it either.

 

Level 3
Mar 12, 2025 11:59:52 AM

trying something different this week. I click on the, "connect with an expert" - wait for the appointed time for call back to be shown and then wait for one hour past that. Then I close everything and try the next day. Currently sitting and waiting for the third try to call back.

Not sure what is wrong - this worked last year without fail.

 

fyi - turbotax deluxe desktop version for mac - not online

Level 3
Mar 12, 2025 12:12:22 PM

Here is the nice blue button that tells me when the call back that never happens is to occur.

 

 

Level 3
Mar 17, 2025 3:24:23 PM

Another failed attempt to "contact an agent" today. So Tried the 800 number - no contact there either!

 

Is there a way to find how long the wait is to get help? I have been trying to make contact for 9 days.

Even if all I get is an appointment for a phone call would something.

Level 3
Mar 20, 2025 7:18:50 AM

Whatever you forwarded finally landed on the right desk!

connection problem solved!!

Level 3
Mar 20, 2025 1:04:38 PM

sometimes when we are really stupid we really need a lot of help!

I needed a lot of help!

 

Thanks to the A-Team 😘

Katie - Teresa - Kristina - Catina - Isabella - Monika - Linda - Victoria

 

New Member
Mar 21, 2025 6:38:00 PM

Turbotax was very positive about offering Live Tax Advice for $60.   I clicked the button to buy.   They cheerfully took my credit card number and immediately bill my card.  I was delighted to see the button change to "Connect with an Expert".   I have been clicking that button for an hour and get nothing but a totally blank screen. Have I been scammed by Turbotax?

Level 3
Mar 21, 2025 9:51:11 PM

Are you using a desktop version or online?

if desktop - You should get a popup window after you click on it ONCE.

The popup will tell you to expect a call back in xx minutes at a phone number you provide.

 

if not try the 800/446/8848 support number.

good luck!