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Returning Member
posted Nov 17, 2020 3:16:21 PM

My activation code for 2020 turbo tax isnt working

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Level 15
Nov 17, 2020 3:24:28 PM

See this TurboTax support FAQ if your license code is not working - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/my-code-doesn-t-work/01/871966

Level 15
Nov 17, 2020 7:44:51 PM

does the activation screen where you are to enter your license code appear? 

 

 

New Member
Jan 25, 2021 4:11:46 PM

My activation code for an online download purchase is not working. Can you help me?

Intuit Alumni
Jan 25, 2021 5:37:50 PM

Help with activating your account has been provided by clicking here. It will also provide a way to contact us if you still need assistance.

New Member
Feb 21, 2021 1:32:54 PM

I am getting very frustrated!!! 

 

New Member
Apr 4, 2021 2:29:20 PM

Have tried entering activation code on both mac and windows and it doesn't work. Have got other family members to enter it too just in case of error but it is rejected. Bought this product at Costco.

Intuit Alumni
Apr 5, 2021 9:16:16 AM

@tangmccallion It would be best to contact us by phone to resolve this issue. 

 

Please follow the instructions here to contact us by phone. 

Returning Member
Apr 6, 2021 12:35:39 PM

Repeated entered the activation code (16 character supplied with the purchase from walmart) and message says something is wrong and to enter again.  Simply doesn't work.  The intuit/turbotax support is not very good nor is it helping!!!

 

Returning Member
Apr 6, 2021 12:36:03 PM

Yes

Intuit Alumni
Apr 6, 2021 12:59:01 PM

Please reach out to us directly by phone starting at the link here.  This will direct your inquiry to the correct department.  

New Member
Apr 20, 2021 12:41:36 PM

I have tried over 6 times and activation code still not working

 

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 20, 2021 12:48:56 PM

Please use the following link to contact us.

 

Let the agent know what is happening and they will be able to assist you. 

 

Contact TurboTax 

 

@sunnisara

Returning Member
Apr 25, 2021 3:19:02 PM

why my activation code is not working? 

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 26, 2021 9:02:01 PM

Depending upon what is happening, you can refer to the link below for steps to resolve the activation code issues.

 

Licensing code for software

 

@karimza1

New Member
May 16, 2021 9:20:25 PM

The activation screen is completely white, with a blue dot in the middle.  There is no place to enter my code, nor is it asking me to.

Level 1
May 16, 2021 9:36:46 PM

I had to temporarily stop VPN on Opera while entering activation code for the third time. That worked!

New Member
May 17, 2021 12:26:56 PM

I have only activated on 2 computers but it says I’ve done 5 

I have done 3 returns and tried to activate on I pad but it wouldn’t let me

now it won’t let me activate on a desktop 

Expert Alumni
May 17, 2021 1:18:25 PM

For issues such as this you need to contact customer service as we do not have access to your account in this public forum.

Returning Member
Aug 8, 2021 6:34:02 AM

Need my activation code

Level 15
Aug 8, 2021 6:40:17 AM


@stevenlemonds wrote:

Need my activation code


See this TurboTax support FAQ for finding a license code - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ if your license code is not working - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/my-code-doesn-t-work/01/871966

New Member
Sep 28, 2021 12:46:13 PM

I forgot my Activation Code

Level 15
Sep 28, 2021 12:47:47 PM


@sparksjm61 wrote:

I forgot my Activation Code


See this TurboTax support FAQ for the license code - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973

New Member
Oct 2, 2021 11:29:41 PM

Hello,

 

I forgot my 2020 activation code

Level 15
Oct 2, 2021 11:54:47 PM


@bentonh1 wrote:

Hello,I forgot my 2020 activation code


More info is needed.   Did you install from a CD or a downloaded installation file?

If you purchased a CD, the code should be on the CD sleeve or enclosed sheet.  

 

If you downloaded the installation file, it depends on where you purchased it; e.g., directly from TurboTax or an online retailer like Amazon, Staples, Costco, etc.    If you purchased a download from TurboTax (or elected to get the download after purchasing a CD), the code should be displayed in the downloads section of your online TurboTax account, order history, or email confirmation.  

 

Did you previously install TurboTax?  If so, why are you needing the code again??   Did you just now install or reinstall the program?  Or are you installing on a different computer?

 

If you have already installed the program and have been using it OK previously, is it suddenly asking you to reactivate with the code?   If so, we can tell you how you can likely get around that without needing the code.