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Etrade import not working

I'm having the same issue everyone else is having and this is very frustrating. I'm on a Mac with the Desktop version of Premier and definitely < 1,000 transactions on the eTrade statement. This NEEDS to be fixed ASAP!

KristinaK
Employee Tax Expert

Etrade import not working

There has been an update to the software that should fix the issue of importing transactions. Please update your software and try again. Thank you all for your patience! 

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Etrade import not working

Can confirm that the download did work for me. 

FT_24
New Member

Etrade import not working

Still having the import issue on TurboTax Desktop on Mac. The error presented is 'General Account Error.' Is this a known issue and is it being addressed? Thanks.

Etrade import not working

Same issue Turbotax for Mac.  I enter my login info for Etrade and the continue button is grayed out.  I can't click it.  I have allowed 3rd party sharing.  Very frustrating that this late in the tax season this still and issue. Just downloaded it yesterday.

MarilynG1
Employee Tax Expert

Etrade import not working

'General Account Error' is not a TurboTax error that I've encountered.  Sounds like something with your Etrade account, so you could reach out to them.

 

Here's How to Turn Off Anti-Virus Programs, which may resolve your issue.  Have you enabled 'third party sharing' in your Etrade account settings?

 

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Etrade import not working

...and, 3 weeks later STILL not working on a Windows 11 PC desktop, using 2024 TurboTax  Deluxe which I purchase every year for this option of downloading!!  I have never had so many problems with TurboTax as I have had this year.  I have followed all instructions for making sure my eTrade profile will accept third-party, double-checked user id and password (all correct), disabled VPN, etc.  I still get the error message:  "This import was unsuccessful.  Internal server error."  And...YES...I know I can enter manually, but I want TT to do it because that is so I don't have to.  That's the point!

Etrade import not working

I use the online version of Turbotax, and importing from Etrade works flawlessly.  I have macOS Sequoia 15.4 and Chrome. 

Etrade import not working

Solved for me at least. Antivirus software from F-Secure, Turn off Banking mode. It prevents etrade from even attempting to connect.

cz2pkp
Returning Member

Etrade import not working

I am still having the same problem unable to import etrade

CatinaT1
Employee Tax Expert

Etrade import not working

If you received a "Success" message but your data hasn't appeared in TurboTax, it is likely due to recent browser security updates regarding Local Network Access.

 

To fix this you need to allow TurboTax to securely retrieve your data through your browser settings:

  1. Locate the View Site Information icon (the "tune" or "lock" icon) on the far left of your address bar, just before the URL.
  2. Find Local Network Access in the dropdown menu.
  3. Toggle the switch to ON.
  4. Refresh the page and attempt your import again.

If permissions aren't the issue, one of the following factors may be at play:

  • Brokerage Delays: While most forms arrive by January 31, many brokerages delay Consolidated 1099s (like the 1099-B) until mid-February due to complex reporting requirements.
  • Availability: Your brokerage must specifically "release" the import file to TurboTax. If it isn’t ready, we recommend checking back.
  • Connection Blocks: Active VPNs or aggressive Anti-Virus software can occasionally block the import feature between your bank and TurboTax. Try disabling them temporarily or switching to a different browser.

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