Failed Validation

[MoniqueLO_]

We are glad that you were able to resolve this issue. Thank you so much for the update!

@cdwheato

[sazc]

I tried the Manual update.  It didn't work

I tried reinstallation, It also didn't work.

Hate to send via snail mail after all these efforts.

Any other solution?

[derius]

I have the same issue.  Tried to uninstall/reinstall and install manual updates, and nothing is working.

[Dan Busse]

Hello, 

I am getting the same response. I checked for updates and it says there are none. Please advise. 

[rcbutchko]

Same problem.  Have manually run the newest update file (twice), reinstalled by direct download from turbotax (twice) reinstalled from cd-rom, and shut off and restarted my modem and router.  Nothing works. I have been on a call with a supervisor at turbotax support for over two hours now, and she has no idea what else we could do.  

This is a massive breakdown in the program.  Turbotax is great when it runs, but it is completely unacceptable when bad programming makes it impossible to file your taxes.  I hope there will be an appropriate response from Turbotax soon.

[sleepmac]

I just tried it twice as well and got the same error. 

[AZlion94]

I received same message. I tried submitting again with just Federal-only and this worked. However, when I then tried submitting State-only, I still receive "Failed_Validation" message

[tsviper]

Good Tip...it worked for filing my fed return...now just getting error for the state return (California e-file).  I hope they solve this before due date.

[kedjenks]

Having something similar.  Was able to file federal but California e-file fails with this failed_validation error (even though there is no software update).

[Fanny_W]

Getting the same problem others have when attempting to e-file 2021 federal/State taxes. Once the transmit button is pressed, TurboTax comes back with "FAILED_VALIDATON. there is an update available for your version of TurboTax. Before you can file electronically, you'll need to get this update. To do this, go to the Online Menu and select Check for updates". I have the checked for the latest update and appear to have it (3/10/2022); TurboTax says "Your software is up to date". I've tried manually updating too and still get the same Failed validation message. Help!

[luboldi]

I am having this same issue for 2021 return.  The program says its up to date.  I manually downloaded  and installed federal updates to see if that would change anything but it did not.  I still cannot get past e-file validation. Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you

[victoria08553]

Try changing state to file by mail and submit federal. You may need to mail the state return.

[tsviper]

Yeah, I was able to file federal just fine...just stuck on state...worse case I can mail but I paid extra for the e-file so I'd like to get that to work instead of having to waste time trying to get a refund etc.

[group]

Same issue.  Using CA State.  Wondering if this is the common link to this problem??

[rcbutchko]

CA filer.  Was able to just file federal only.  It looks like there's something about California that is not going through.