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Not able to get tax forms from merrill

"Merrill" was added to the import list earlier and others have now reported success with that source.

Not able to get tax forms from merrill

I'm having the same porblem.  Tried it in Chrome and Edge.  Suspended VPN and anti-viris (Norton 360) and continue to get messgae Cannot connect to Merrill - try again in a few hours.  Able to connect with BOA and Ameriprise. Been trying for three days.  It worked fine for me last year.  Very frustrating.  Considering bagging Turbo Tax next year.

CatinaT1
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Not able to get tax forms from merrill

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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Not able to get tax forms from merrill

It is also not working for me today. 

 

It is unconvenient to type all my stock transaction.

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